Aston Villa
Ian Taylor shares his emotional reaction after Aston Villa’s win over Arsenal
Aston Villa picked up a massive 1-0 win over Arsenal to give themselves some hope of staying up this season. Dean Smith’s side are now out of the relegation zone because of Watford’s thumping earlier. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the drop eventually. Aston Villa win have to win their remaining game and hope that they stay ahead of Watford on goal difference, that is, if the Hornets win their last game as well. Trezeguet scored the only goal of the game for Villa today on the 27th minute. Arsenal had their chance when Eddie Nketiah’s 77th-minute header came back off the inside of the post. However, the home side managed to hold on for the three points. Aston Villa have had several moments this season where they slipped up right at the end. It wasn’t the case against A...
‘Immense’, ‘Unreal’, ‘Magnificent’ – Some Villa fans are in awe of 22-yr-old’s display vs Arsenal
Arsenal crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa in the Premier League today. After having beaten the likes of Liverpool and City in their recent outings, the loss against Villa will come as a major blow to the Gunners’ confidence. However, it could prove to be priceless for the home side. Aston Villa are now out of the bottom three thanks to the win and they can now beat the drop with a good result in their last game. Dean Smith will be thoroughly impressed with his players tonight and there were quite a few contenders for man of the match. The likes of Grealish and Luiz put on a splendid display from the midfield, but Ezri Konsa was imperious at the back for Villa. The 22-year-old Aston Villa defender had a fantastic game and he managed to keep one of the world’s best strikers quiet f...
Report: Everton register interest in 27-yr-old PL ace, who has been linked with Man Utd
Everton have joined the race for the Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings. The Villans are expected to go down this season and their best players could be up for grabs. As per reports (via Birmingham Mail), Manchester United are keen on signing the 27-year-old Aston Villa centre back and now Carlo Ancelotti’s side have registered their interest in him as well. Villa paid big money for Mings in the summer but he has not been at his best this season. He was exceptional for them last year. It will be interesting to see if he can improve next year. If Everton manage to sign him, he could add depth to their backline. Mings has shown his quality for Villa and England. If he can sort out his consistency, he could be very useful for the Toffees next season. It will be interesting to see if Everton ca...
Report: Wolves to sign Montenegro international once he leaves PL rivals
According to The Sun on Sunday (print edition, page 61, July 12, 2020), Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Matija Sarkic, who is leaving Aston Villa. It has been reported by the British tabloid that Sarkic will leave Premier League club Villa at the end of the season. The 22-year-old goalkeeper will become a free agent, and Wolves reportedly want to secure the services of the Montenegro international. The report in The Sun on Sunday (print edition, page 61, July 12, 2020) has suggested that the youngster will then be sent out on loan. Interesting move Sarkic is a good goalkeeper, but the 22-year-old has failed to break into the Villa starting lineup. The Montenegro international has been out on loan at a number of clubs in recent years, including Wigan Athletic and Livi...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signals u-turn in transfer priorities
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club’s transfer priorities for this summer have changed toward the defence. It has been believed for some time that the first priority is a right winger, with Jadon Sancho the top target. There has also been much talk of United signing another attacking midfielder, potentially Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, and a striker has also been sought, with the Reds narrowly missing out on capturing Norwegian star Erling Haaland in January. But when asked about planning for the future at the Southampton pre-match press conference, the boss suggested that the situation is under review. ‘There’s so many small decisions and of course transfers sometimes are out of our hands as well,’ he said. ‘If the team is going well, [you ask yourself]...
Ex-Spurs star admits he would love to coach Rangers
Former Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton has admitted that he would love to coach at Ibrox and Villa Park in the future. The 35-year-old called time on his playing career in February after getting released by Villa at the end of last season following eight seasons at the club. Hutton joined the Villans from Tottenham in the summer of 2011 after four seasons with the North London club, and he is currently doing some media work. The ‘Scottish Cafu’ started his career at Ibrox, making his debut in 2001 and going on to make 122 appearances before leaving to join Spurs. While Hutton isn’t particularly keen on becoming a coach, he has claimed that he will jump at the chance to work at Rangers or Villa. “I must admit, I never wanted to be a coach but if anythi...
Liverpool reiterate need for safe celebrations ahead of Villa clash
Liverpool have again urged their supporters to avoid mass gatherings in the city and to celebrate their Premier League triumph safely at home in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, chief executive Peter Moore said on Friday. Liverpool’s 30-year wait for their 19th English top-flight crown ended last week when Manchester City lost at Chelsea and thousands of fans turned up at their Anfield stadium to celebrate. Local media reported that fans launched fireworks at the Royal Liver Building, with a fire breaking out on the balcony of the landmark owned by Farhad Moshiri, the majority shareholder of the side’s local rivals Everton. Liverpool, Merseyside police and the City Council issued a statement condemning the “wholly unacceptable” behaviour, while manager Juergen Klopp requeste...
‘Already done’ – Former PL manager claims Man Utd will sign 24-yr-old star this summer
Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood claims that Jack Grealish to Manchester United is ‘already done’. Sherwood said to Premier League productions (quotes via Metro): “I think Jack Grealish is a deal which is already done. He’s a player that they [Manchester United] need. I honestly believe there’s only one club for Jack Grealish. I don’t think he can stay at Aston Villa, he needs to progress his career. I think he signs for Manchester United.” The midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for weeks now. It will be interesting to see if he ends up at Manchester United next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could use an attacking midfielder like Grealish and he would be a superb signing for the Red Devils for the right price. As for the player, he needs to join a big club in...
Manchester United directors set the price for their prime target Jadon Sancho
Manchester United directors have set their amount they would pay for their prime target Jadon Sancho. The report in Sky Sport says Borussia Dortmund are demanding a fee over £100million for the attacker but the Red Devils are reluctant to pay such amount for the former Manchester City winger. Manchester United new stance on the signing of Sancho could see them miss out unless the winger remains with Dortmund this summer and moves at a later date. Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United are distance apart in the pricing of Sancho, the attacker scored 20 goals and created 19 assists in all competitions this season. Manchester United is also keen on signing Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish as they aim to strengthen their options in the midfield. Manchester United is also linked with a mov...
Report: Manchester United edge closer to signing £80m star
A lot of Manchester United’s transfer activity during the summer will depend upon where they will end up at the end of the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he will not buy ‘rotten apples’, but at the same time has insisted that he is unsure of what the budget would be like. United have been linked with players like Jadon Sancho or Kai Havertz, and those types of players could easily be attracted to Old Trafford if United secure a place in the Champions League next season. However, Jack Grealish is a gettable target. With Aston Villa teetering on the verge of relegation, Grealish would be aiming to move away from Villa Park. According to reports from The Express, Grealish has told his friends that he would be leaving the club. In fact, he is already finding a house to buy in the...
‘Ridiculous’, ‘Pointless’ – Some Villa fans react to latest reports regarding Dean Smith’s future
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith could face the sack soon if reports are to be believed. As per Football Insider, the club chiefs were in talks last night regarding Dean Smith’s future. Aston Villa have failed to win any of their four games since the restart of the Premier League and they are 19th in the league table. The Villa chiefs are looking to sack Dean Smith in a desperate attempt to beat the drop. it will be interesting to see what they decided. If Smith goes, they will have to bring someone in with a long term vision. They cannot afford to make an appointment with the remaining six Premier League games in mind. John Terry could be an option but he is unproven at this level and it would be a major gamble. Aston Villa still have a chance of surviving in the Premier League but they wil...
Liverpool face ban after winning Premier League title
Newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool face being banned from playing their remaining home games at Anfield unless fans stop partying on the streets. The Reds joined Merseyside Police, the City Council and Mayor Joe Anderson in condemning some of their own supporters for “wholly unacceptable” behaviour, which “risked public safety” as thousands swarmed into the city centre to celebrate the end of their 30-year wait for a league title, despite repeated warnings over the spread of coronavirus. The iconic Liver Building was set on fire by a firework on Friday as fans ignored social-distancing rules and dropped tons of litter while celebrating. A joint statement from Liverpool, the police and the council said: “Several thousand people turned up at the Pier Head on Friday and some cho...
