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Why getting Sanson, Bailey back could be the making of Villa this season
As we look to put an end to our poor form against West Ham on Sunday, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is edging closer to…
Talking tactics: Villa lose midfield battle and 3-5-2 exposed defensively vs Arsenal
Aston Villa suffered a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Friday night, with our first-half performance among the worst seen in some time….
Five big talking points as Aston Villa crash to disappointing Arsenal defeat
Having now lost three consecutive games, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has a lot to think about to put things right and get us back…
Aston Villa player ratings vs Arsenal: McGinn, Buendia and Ings all struggle
Aston Villa fell to a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Friday night as we have now suffered three consecutive Premier League defeats for the first…
How Villa could line up vs Arsenal: One change, double boost for Smith
Aston Villa travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Friday night, and Dean Smith has a big decision to make…
McGinn primed to step up for Villa and take game to next level
Under Dean Smith, a number of Aston Villa players have shown significant improvement and development in their game, and John McGinn has followed suit. The…
Time for Smith to ditch Villa’s 3-5-2 and shelve Watkins-Ings attack
Aston Villa prepare for a trip to Arsenal on Friday and Dean Smith has big decisions to make for that encounter at the Emirates. It…
Analysis: Watkins, Ings assessment as Villa defence collapses in Wolves loss
Aston Villa suffered a damaging 3-2 defeat to Wolves on Saturday as we ultimately threw away three points at Villa Park. With just over 10…
Emi Buendia shows positive signs as influence grows in impressive Villa display
Aston Villa endured an afternoon to forget against Wolves on Saturday, but Emiliano Buendia’s performance was certainly a big positive. It’s been a stop-start few…
Five big talking points as Villa capitulate in loss to Wolves
Aston Villa conceded three goals in the last 10 minutes as we suffered a 3-2 defeat to Wolves at Villa Park on Saturday. Goals from…