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Aston Villa correspondent for @Birmingham_Live | @ClaretBluePod | DMs open or john.townley @reachplc .com

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John Townley

7 months

A tribute to Charlie Aitken, the #AVFC icon whose legend will live on forever. Aitken served Villa for 17 years, not for money, but for "the prestige". His 660 appearances for the club are gospel and to those who knew him, his personality and humour will be equally memorable.

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A tribute to Charlie Aitken: The Villa icon whose legend will live on

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4 years

Jack Grealish will make his fifth Wembley appearance for #AVFC in March - that’s more than any other Villa player in history.

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Nearly midnight at Villa Park and John McGinn is spending time with the group of #AVFC fans who've waited over an hour in the cold to get a pic with their heroes. What a night, man!

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With four games left to play, no team in Premier League history has ever made up a greater points deficit than #AVFC did to survive relegation in 2020. Trezeguet's three goals in that run sparked the most improbable of recoveries - he stepped up when it mattered most for Villa.

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Trezeguet stepped up for Aston Villa

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#AVFC 's John McGinn explains the story behind his trademark celebration... "My nephew Jack is nearly five but he needs goggles to play for his football team as his eyesight is really poor, so I did the goggles for him."

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Aston Villa's John McGinn explains story behind trademark celebration

BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa news as John McGinn reflects on the narrow win over Zrinjski Mostar

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4 years

Since Frank Lampard in 2009-10, no English midfielder has contributed to more goals in domestic competitions at this point in a season than #AVFC ’s Jack Grealish (15). 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔜

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James Chester grew up a Man Utd fan but admits he now follows #AVFC closer, feeling pride to see them competing at the top end of the Premier League. He made permanent sacrifices for the club and regards his time spent at Villa Park as the best years of his career.

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James Chester reflects on Aston Villa career

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3 years

✍️ | Jed Steer often stays behind after training while Ollie Watkins goes through extra finishing drills. He's #AVFC 's longest serving player, whose impact on the club's recent history cannot be understated - Steer is an unsung hero. Read more:

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Aston Villa's unsung hero: Jed Steer

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John McGinn: "I'm living the dream. A few years ago I got relegated from the Scottish Premier League, so if you ask me if I'm going to play every week in the Premier League and in Europe, it doesn't matter how tired your legs are, you keep going and keep living the dream." #AVFC

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Aston Villa's grounds team - headed by Karl Prescott - have been awarded Grounds Team of the Season by the Premier League. #AVFC

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4 years

No player in Europe’s top 5 leagues has carried the ball further than #AVFC ’s Jack Grealish this season (11,751 yards). Grealish has also been fouled 127 times - the most in a Premier League season since the data was recorded despite playing only 70% of the campaign.

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𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 🥰 #AVFC

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8 months

Ezri Konsa, doing Ezri Konsa things for #AVFC again this afternoon. 🎯 96% passing accuracy ⚽ 100% successful dribbles ➡️ 3 passes into final third 🧱 100% tackles won ⛔ 100% duels won 🥅 1 penalty won

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4 years

With four games left to play, no team in Premier League history has ever made up a greater points deficit than #AVFC to survive relegation. The greatest of great escapes?

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No Premier League defender who's started more than ten games this season has been dribbled past fewer times than #AVFC 's Ezri Konsa. He's also stopped 92% of the dribblers he's faced which is bettered by one centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - he looks back to his best ⛔

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Ezri Konsa impressing for Aston Villa

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Ollie Watkins: "It was a feisty game, it spurred from my celebration but that's not down to a lack of respect for the fans. I've not got a bad word to say against them. But there was one person who was abusing me all game, the celebration wasn't to anyone else but him." #AVFC

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2 months

Unai Emery on Emi Martinez: "Emi Martinez has his personality. He is a leader with his experiences and his attitude. He wishes to get something important. He really is brilliant. In the shoot-out, he was fantastic." #AVFC

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5 months

The travelling Aston Villa fans serenade Matty Cash after his winner on Teesside. More than 4,000 of them travelled up here. Brilliant support as per. #AVFC

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5 months

Vincent Kompany on Unai Emery: "I think he landed at a sleeping giant that was well funded, that had a long-term strategy on acquiring the best talent. He just turned them into a machine. I don't see how they won't keep growing. I have a lot of respect for Unai Emery." #AVFC

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4 years

Emiliano Martínez has become the first #AVFC goalkeeper in Premier League history to save a penalty and keep a clean sheet in the same game at Villa Park.

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2 months

Andoni Iraola on Ollie Watkins: "He's an amazing player. Amazing player. He's not only about goals. He gives them a lot. He pins centre-backs, attacks spaces. He creates a lot. He didnt score, but he probably deserved to. He gives more than numbers." #AVFC

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6 months

#AVFC equal a club record of 14 successive home league wins - a feat last achieved 92 years ago - by beating Premier League champions Man City at Villa Park. Not sure I remember watching a better Villa performance live. This is a special, special team. Wow.

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Aston Villa player ratings vs Man City

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6 months

Asked if Villa players think they're in a title race, Emi Martinez said: "Of course, when you beat Man City and Arsenal in a week ... we controlled Man City like I've never seen them be controlled, then suffering against Arsenal and managing to win. I'm a believer, mate." #AVFC

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8 months

Ezri Konsa: "I've played alongside Tyrone for many years and I felt like he was the leader. I used to go off him and use him as a guide. It's unfortunate that he got his injury and we're all behind him, but I feel like it's time for me to take on that responsibility." #AVFC

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It will be remembered as Emi Martinez's night, but not without Matty Cash's 87th minute strike to level the tie. Potentially a decisive moment in Aston Villa's recent history. #AVFC

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Dean Smith was quick to congratulate #AVFC 's owners and Unai Emery over text after the club secured Champions League qualification. "I've messaged both the owners and they came back and said, 'The process started with you' which they didn't have to say," via @TimesSport .

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What Sawiris and Edens texted Dean Smith after UCL qualification

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3 months

Unplayable today. To be fair, he often is. #AVFC

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2 months

The best in the land. #AVFC

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1 month

Robin Olsen was outstanding today and he deserves all the praise he is receiving. He made seven saves in total - including one to deny Brighton from the spot - and misplaced only one of the 42 passes he attempted. Full credit to him. #AVFC

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🚨 Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League. #AVFC

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9 months

Even the Polish police are enjoying this one @mattycash622 🇵🇱 #AVFC

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2 months

Unai Emery finally admits Aston Villa could be contenders to qualify for Champions League football this season. "Okay, 63 ... we could now be contenders. We must be very demanding to keep it." #AVFC

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6 months

Asked if Aston Villa are in the title race, Pep Guardiola said: "Yes, definitely. For the way they are playing, their physicality, their speed, the bench, Unai Emery, their mid-block, set-pieces. Definitely." #AVFC

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2 months

Unai Emery has batted away links to the Bayern Munich job, which came out of German media this week. "I am focused here, 100 per cent." #AVFC

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4 months

Unai Emery on Aston Villa fans: "They are the real heart of the club. We are trying to connect with them and play for them, trying to enjoy together. They are the heart of us." #AVFC

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Douglas Luiz will tomorrow become the second youngest #AVFC player during the PL era to make 42 appearances in all domestic comps in a single season. Luiz has also this season recorded a higher pass completion rate (81%) than Kevin De Bruyne, Rúben Neves and Youri Tielemans.

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A tough night, but it won't stop John McGinn from chatting to fans and signing shirts 1hr30 after full-time. His message? "Keep the faith." #AVFC

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Worth noting Unai Emery's title at Aston Villa has changed from head coach to manager after penning a new five-year deal with the club. #AVFC

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6 months

UEFA has fined Legia Warsaw €100k and banned the club from selling tickets to its away supporters for their next five European games. They have also been ordered to contact Villa to pay for the damage caused by their fans in Birmingham. #AVFC

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7 months

Delighted for Ezri Konsa, one of the most underrated players in the Premier League finally getting the recognition he deserves. A first senior England call-up for the centre-back who cost #AVFC just £12million. We have Dean Smith to thank for that one 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Unai Emery: "To win the Champions League like Aston Villa did in '82, if we are there it is easier than if we are not! Next year the new challenge starts for us and I always want to enjoy with you, the supporters. You are the heart of the club." #AVFC

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2 months

A major boost for #AVFC , as Unai Emery extends his contract with the club until 2027, as per @David_Ornstein . Simply put, no other manager in world football would have performed a better job than he has at Villa over the last 18 months.

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Breaking: Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

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Steve Bruce set up a round of golf for John McGinn's dad at the Belfry to stall his move to Celtic, allowing #AVFC to strike a deal with Hibs. "It gave us another five hours to rustle up £2m because we didn't have it at the time. He's turned into a really, really top player."

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Steve Bruce lifts lid on John McGinn transfer pursuit

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Leon Bailey: "It is an amazing club. I decided to sign a long-term deal because I believe in this club and what our goals are for the next few years. I just want to be here to be a part of it and hopefully bring Aston Villa back to where we know it can be." #AVFC

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Emi Martinez says qualifying for the UCL with #AVFC would be like winning a title, while leaving the club to play elsewhere in UEFA's elite club competition is "too easy." "Playing in the Champions League with a club nobody expects to be there - the merit is a little more."

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Emi Martinez outlines Champions League ambition with Aston Villa

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8 months

Quite remarkable that Douglas Luiz has become the second #AVFC player to score in five successive Premier League home matches, emulating Dwight Yorke in late 1996. Some player 🇧🇷

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4 months

Ollie Watkins: "Massive reaction to come here and win today. We've had a lot of injuries. Three ACL injuries in one season is unheard of. So I think we're doing really well with the squad we've got." #AVFC

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3 months

There are few harder tasks as a defender than coming into a game against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, but Ezri Konsa locked down the right side. That England debut was long-overdue 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #AVFC

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5 months

Unai Emery has given his #AVFC players three days off after navigating a gruelling festive schedule. Villa have played ten games in all competitions in the last five weeks - no wonder it took Douglas Luiz an eternity to convert his penalty! A well-earned break.

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Emery reveals plan for Villa players after beating dogged Burnley

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Douglas Luiz: "The gaffer helps us so much. The character of Ollie and Leon, it is great to have them in my team. I just think he [Emery] has lifted me, it is the truth. He tells me every day, you need to defend, and if you go you need to score." #AVFC

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#AVFC 's Douglas Luiz has been recalled to the Brazil squad for their November internationals. His last appearance for the Seleção came in October 2021. Richly deserved 🇧🇷

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Next weekend could be huge in the race for Champions League football… If Aston Villa beat Luton, they'd need 15/33 points (5/11 wins) to reach 70. A defeat for Man Utd at Man City on Sunday would leave them requiring 27/33 points (9/11 wins) to hit 71. #AVFC

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5 months

Douglas Luiz: "The last three games we don't play so well. It is halfway through the season, the players are tired, we lost three or four players to injury. It is difficult but we need to keep going." #AVFC

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3 years

#AVFC became only the second team in 93 Premier League games to reduce Pep Guardiola's Man City to an xG of below 1, while also creating 10 or more chances themselves last night. From the very moment Steven Gerrard walked through the door, he demanded buy-in from his players.

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Aston Villa are to be feared under Steven Gerrard

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2 months

Aston Villa and Tottenham have racked up the same amount of wins (18), draws (6) and losses (8) after 32 games played. Even their GD is only separated by one goal scored by Villa. Six to go. Strap yourselves in 😬 #AVFC

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🚨 Thrilled to have the privilege of leading @Birmingham_Live 's coverage of #AVFC as club correspondent, and to build on @PreeceObserver 's brilliant work over the past few years. This is a dream role for me and I promise to work tirelessly to give you the best coverage possible.

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Aston Villa are going places – I'll take you on every step of the way

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Tyrone Mings won every one of his ground and aerial duels for the fifth time this season in the win over Bournemouth. In his last four #AVFC appearances... ⛔ 3 clean sheets 🎯 88% passing accuracy ➡️ 16 passes into the final third 🔄 27 recoveries 🧱 17 clearances

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Tyrone Mings truth has become clear

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2 months

Emi Martinez on Ollie Watkins: "I think Ollie should win player of the season. When you play for a 'big six' side, you get more credit but Ollie has scored 19 goals with the chances he's got. He should be a contender." #AVFC |

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Leon Bailey admits Unai Emery may well have saved his #AVFC career after he contemplated leaving under Steven Gerrard. "At one point, I was not happy at all and I wanted to leave, but when Unai came in everything changed. He is the best manager I have worked with."

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Leon Bailey admits his Aston Villa career changed under Unai Emery

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6 months

Unai Emery on disallowed Leon Bailey goal: "It was not the correct decision but I always accept the VAR. I think today VAR was too much and for the goal it was a second action. We recovered the ball and then we score. It was not necessary to review this." #AVFC

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8 months

Unai Emery on Dean Smith: "I respect him a lot. I know he is from here. He was the coach when Aston Villa were promoted. "I played against Aston Villa when he was a coach. He is an Aston Villa supporter as well." #AVFC

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Emi Martinez: "I think we were miles off it in terms of performance tonight, but big teams always get the win." #AVFC

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Emi Martinez will be suspended for Aston Villa's Europa Conference League semi-final first leg after picking up three yellow cards in the two quarter-final legs. #AVFC

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3 years

#AVFC co-owner Wes Edens gifted Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness a Leon Bailey shirt yesterday. Edens’ New Fortress Energy are working on ways to expand the energy business in Jamaica to ensure a sustainable future 🇯🇲

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6 months

Tyrone Mings is out taking pictures with fans and signing programmes before kick-off. #AVFC

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3 months

Ezri Konsa didn't misplace a single pass last night. #AVFC

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3 months

Morgan Rogers has bags of talent and he showed flashes of real quality in #AVFC 's win at Luton... 🎯 86% passing accuracy ⚡️ 100% successful dribbles ↗️ 100% accurate long balls 🎨 2 chances created 🧱 5 defensive actions 💪 100% aerial duels won

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Bertrand Traore on #AVFC : "They have world class players and one of the best managers in the world, I think. "Aston Villa is a great, passionate club with incredible supporters. They have an incredible history, and now they're back on the European stage where they belong."

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Bertrand Traore gives 'incredible' Aston Villa praise

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Unai Emery at the end of the lap of appreciation: "We've enjoyed the season with a lot of emotion. You [fans] gave us energy and passion. A dream at the start of the season was to be on the last day with the possibility to get the Champions League. "UP THE VILLA!" #AVFC

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Former #AVFC striker Wesley has revealed he cried for 20 days and turned to drinking after his horror injury on New Year's Day in 2020. His injury was all the more devastating as it came just weeks after receiving a call-up to the Brazil national team.

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Wesley bravely opens up on 'drinking depression' after horror injury

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9 months

Moussa Diaby will be a star for #AVFC

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3 months

Ollie Watkins: "We relax when we are two goals ahead and it happened at Manchester United too. It's something we need to look at. There's something happening and we need to to do something there." #AVFC

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David Moyes: "Aston Villa, I hope I'm not disrespecting them in anyway, are just behind the three or four big-name teams in the Premier League. I think they are one of those sides. "I see Villa as one of the teams who are just on the coattails of the teams above them." #AVFC

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Unai Emery on Nicolo Zaniolo: "The beginning of the season for him was very difficult. Two months ago something changed. He trained more and better, focusing each match too. We needed him, I told him this before." #AVFC |

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2 months

Borussia Dortmund have announced they will host Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, August 10 🇩🇪 #AVFC

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Nassef Sawiris: "We are thrilled and are building a sporting operation around Unai to support him with a view of returning Aston Villa, a co-founder of the English Football League as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary, to its historic levels of greatness." #AVFC

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2 months

Thousands of Aston Villa fans have descended on Lille 🍻 #AVFC

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3 months

Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers substitution: "His adaptation is going ahead. Today he had minutes, taking experiences with us. I decided (to take him off) because he played more than 45 minutes. He did very good work, but I decided to change him for tactical reasons." #AVFC

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Calum Chambers on Instagram: "No matter what, I train my hardest every day to make sure I’m at the best level I can be to perform! Picking up these 3 points is exactly what I work for!" #AVFC

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6 months

Douglas Luiz tells @SkySports : "I'm very happy to hear the stories but I'm here at Aston Villa. My focus is totally here. I don't spend a lot of time looking at stories. I see them, but I don't focus on that and I'm not looking at it every day. My head is here at Villa." #AVFC

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Emi Martinez on winning the Yashin Trophy: "I'm full of emotion to have won this. Without my teammates at Aston Villa and in the Argentina national team, this wouldn't have been possible – this moment in my career." #AVFC

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Nassef Sawiris stood on the touchline to greet every #AVFC player before kick-off at Tottenham yesterday. Then he watched the club he bought as a Championship team climb into the top four of the Premier League with their ninth win of the season - no side has more after 13 games.

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Aston Villa talking points after Tottenham win

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25 days

Unai Emery asked if he will watch Tottenham vs Man City on Tuesday night: "I will watch a match tomorrow - the one from tonight. Then I will watch Crystal Palace for Sunday." #AVFC

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3 months

A huge boost for Aston Villa as Ezri Konsa returns to training at Bodymoor Heath. He has missed the last four games in all competitions after spraining his knee in the win at Sheffield United. #AVFC

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2 months

John McGinn on overcoming Lille: "You see the same faces, the die-hards. It is brilliant to see them enjoying these nights. We did not want to ruin any plans they have made. It is just great to see us getting this club back to where it belongs." #AVFC

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Clement Lenglet's goal should have stood and was incorrectly called offside by VAR. Youri Tielemans: "We've been told it was a mistake from them [to disallow Lenglet's goal] and they apologised. In the end it's OK." #AVFC

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2 years

#AVFC 's Tyrone Mings has this season won a greater share of his ground and aerial duels than all but one of the other 19 centre-backs Gareth Southgate has called up to an England squad. Mings has also kept 14 clean sheets in 17 caps - he hasn't put a foot wrong for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Gareth Southgate can't ignore Tyrone Mings

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John Townley

2 months

It's been quite the week for #AVFC ... ✅ Arsenal 2-0 ✅ Qualify for the UECL semi-finals ✅ Bournemouth 3-1

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Unai Emery: "It's not for me, it's for Aston Villa. Now we have 63 points and we're closer to the top five. It's the only thought I had before the match. It's the same three points we'll play for next Saturday. This is the level we want to be at." #AVFC

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John McGinn: "The stadium felt quite flat at the end. It's important to recognise it's a victory against a very good team. Lille played really well tonight and I think they showed us how tough it's going to be next week." #AVFC |

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John Townley

3 years

✍️ | #AVFC 's Matt Targett has made more tackles, blocks and recorded a higher dribbling success rate of any other Premier League left-back this season. Targett has made dramatic improvements in the space of months - what a season for Tigs 👏 Read more:

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Matt Targett has a claim for Aston Villa's Player of the Year

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John Townley

4 months

#AVFC have scored 71 goals in all competitions so far this season. There's some crazy numbers across the squad... Ollie Watkins - 28 G/A in 32 apps Leon Bailey - 19 G/A in 31 apps Douglas Luiz - 14 G/A in 33 apps John McGinn - 12 G/A in 34 apps Moussa Diaby - 11 G/A in 32 apps

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3 years

✍️ | #AVFC 's Ezri Konsa is the only defender left in the Premier League yet to be dribbled past by an opponent this season. Konsa has been working closely with John Terry before training and after matchdays to review clips of his performances. Read more:

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Ezri Konsa is realising his potential at Aston Villa

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John Townley

2 years

The Marvelous Nakamba Foundation is changing lives in Zimbabwe, from fighting child marriage to funding food programmes and paying for school fees. #AVFC 's Nakamba is a "champion for aspiring footballers and vulnerable children in society," says one publication in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

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Marvelous Nakamba is changing lives in Zimbabwe

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John Townley

7 months

AZ's Møller-Wolfe on Villa: "I've never played against such a good team. When we tried to press them high they just went in behind us, and when we stayed they played in between us. "That said, I don't see why we can't go to Villa Park in a few weeks and beat them." #AVFC

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John Townley

5 months

Few centre-backs could replace what Pau Torres gives #AVFC on the ball, but Clement Lenglet has been a smart addition. He suffered with illness against Sheffield Utd, but was excellent today, winning all of his ground and aerial duels while recording 84 per cent pass completion.

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Douglas Luiz says a win over Brighton - which could secure UCL qualification on Sunday night - would give #AVFC confidence to then overturn a two-goal deficit in Piraeus next week. "I need to get my head up and really focus in the Premier League, try to make things positive."

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Douglas Luiz: Perfect weekend will give Aston Villa European boost

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Tyrone Mings on Instagram: "When I look at how far I've come, I'm extremely proud. The only thing that gets me through some sessions is getting back to Villa Park, hearing fans chant my name, the roar of a goal and being back out on the training pitch with my teammates." #AVFC

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Heidi Elliot on BBC WM: "I looked over and saw the lad on the floor, bless him. I thought I can't just stand there at that point. When I got to him he was already in cardiac arrest. Immediately I started CPR. It's a life-saving skill, you never know when you'll need it." #AVFC

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John Townley

3 months

It's an Aston Villa take over in Amsterdam. #AVFC

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John Townley

6 months

Unai Emery: "I want to explain to the players how we can react to pressure and provocation from them. It was something I don't want in our behaviour." #AVFC

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