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…

Villa player ratings vs Wolves: McGinn, Buendia impress but late collapse sours display

Aston Villa threw away a 2-0 lead at home to Wolves on Saturday as we ended up empty-handed after falling to a 3-2 defeat. Goals…

Five important battles Villa must win to secure positive result against Wolves

As Dean Smith prepares his Aston Villa side for the visit of Wolves on Saturday, there will be five mini-battles that will be important to…

How Villa could line up vs Wolves: Nakamba, Buendia start with Bailey on bench

Aston Villa face Wolves on Saturday and Dean Smith has decisions to make regarding his starting XI and whether or not he sticks with a…

Villa ace Emiliano Martinez cementing his place as one of world’s best

It’s been quite the journey for Emiliano Martinez since he joined Aston Villa in September 2020, as the Argentine goalkeeper continues to go from strength…

Assessing Dean Smith as Villa boss celebrates three-year anniversary in charge

October 10, 2018. A crucial day in the history of Aston Villa Football Club as it marked the beginning of Dean Smith’s reign as our…