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Finley Munroe has departed the club on a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough.
Wishing you every success in what’s to come, Fin! 💜
Wishing you every success in what’s to come, Fin! 💜
January 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Finley Munroe has departed the club on a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough.
Wishing you every success in what’s to come, Fin! 💜
Wishing you every success in what’s to come, Fin! 💜
Donyell Malen. My electively bald brother. It's been short and weird but it's been sweet. He definitely belongs in the Good Lad column.
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Donyell Malen. My electively bald brother. It's been short and weird but it's been sweet. He definitely belongs in the Good Lad column.
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Everton's Michael Keane appeal was rejected. Of course it was.
But did David Moyes raise an important point about the severity of violent conduct and the rigidity of red card suspensions?
This week's football newsletter.
But did David Moyes raise an important point about the severity of violent conduct and the rigidity of red card suspensions?
This week's football newsletter.
Everton were surprised by failed Michael Keane appeal – does football need to look more closely at violent conduct?
A fiery Premier League midweek put red cards and suspensions in the spotlight. Are the rules too lenient on some offences and too harsh on others?
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Everton's Michael Keane appeal was rejected. Of course it was.
But did David Moyes raise an important point about the severity of violent conduct and the rigidity of red card suspensions?
This week's football newsletter.
But did David Moyes raise an important point about the severity of violent conduct and the rigidity of red card suspensions?
This week's football newsletter.
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Aston Villa transfer news and not-news
- Tammy Abraham on his way back?
- Tottenham Hotspur beaten again
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- Aston Villa transfer news and not-news
- Tammy Abraham on his way back?
- Tottenham Hotspur beaten again
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Aston Villa Review: Villa beat Spurs at home again to claim FA Cup fourth round spot
Tottenham Hotspur can't beat Villa on their own turf but at least then can wildly overpay for a midfielder Villa wanted as back-up
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January 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Aston Villa transfer news and not-news
- Tammy Abraham on his way back?
- Tottenham Hotspur beaten again
Listen and subscribe now for free.
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- Aston Villa transfer news and not-news
- Tammy Abraham on his way back?
- Tottenham Hotspur beaten again
Listen and subscribe now for free.
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Aston Villa Review: Villa beat Spurs at home again to claim FA Cup fourth round spot
Tottenham Hotspur can't beat Villa on their own turf but at least then can wildly overpay for a midfielder Villa wanted as back-up
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January 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Is any Villa fan going to Istanbul without a ticket?
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Is any Villa fan going to Istanbul without a ticket?
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Youri Tielemans' #AVFC contract runs until 2028, club sources advise - not next year.
That, plus Emi Buendia backs Morgan Rogers to start for England at the World Cup, and Ollie Watkins targets entry into the Premier League's 100 Club in today's notebook.
That, plus Emi Buendia backs Morgan Rogers to start for England at the World Cup, and Ollie Watkins targets entry into the Premier League's 100 Club in today's notebook.
Tielemans contract, Buendia backs Rogers & Watkins targets 'special' feat
Youri Tielemans' Aston Villa contract, Emi Buendia lauds Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins targets Premier League 100 club
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January 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Youri Tielemans' #AVFC contract runs until 2028, club sources advise - not next year.
That, plus Emi Buendia backs Morgan Rogers to start for England at the World Cup, and Ollie Watkins targets entry into the Premier League's 100 Club in today's notebook.
That, plus Emi Buendia backs Morgan Rogers to start for England at the World Cup, and Ollie Watkins targets entry into the Premier League's 100 Club in today's notebook.
3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa.
- Villa's transition secret sauce
- Replacing John McGinn
- Goals worth savouring
Our trio of FA Cup match conclusions is out now for paid subs.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa.
- Villa's transition secret sauce
- Replacing John McGinn
- Goals worth savouring
Our trio of FA Cup match conclusions is out now for paid subs.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from FA Cup third round victory over Tottenham Hotspur
Villa won 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the second time in 2025/26 to knock Spurs out in consecutive seasons
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January 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Excellent first half
- Rogers and Buendía bag at Spurs again
- Enforced midfield changes
Our free player ratings from Villa's FA Cup third round win at Tottenham Hotspur.
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- Excellent first half
- Rogers and Buendía bag at Spurs again
- Enforced midfield changes
Our free player ratings from Villa's FA Cup third round win at Tottenham Hotspur.
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Aston Villa player ratings as Unai Emery's team defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup
Villa's third round win came courtesy of a stellar first half and a gritty second
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January 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Excellent first half
- Rogers and Buendía bag at Spurs again
- Enforced midfield changes
Our free player ratings from Villa's FA Cup third round win at Tottenham Hotspur.
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- Excellent first half
- Rogers and Buendía bag at Spurs again
- Enforced midfield changes
Our free player ratings from Villa's FA Cup third round win at Tottenham Hotspur.
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Aston Villa player ratings as Unai Emery's team defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup
Villa's third round win came courtesy of a stellar first half and a gritty second
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January 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Really good half. Just terrific on the ball and great value for the lead.
January 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Really good half. Just terrific on the ball and great value for the lead.
What a goal that is.
January 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
What a goal that is.
Yeah, I called them Tottenham. Sue me.
SPURS v ASTON VILLA.
- Villa team news and Emi Martínez decision
- Form guide for all-Premier League tie
- Thomas Frank's Tottenham headaches
Our FA Cup match preview.
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- Villa team news and Emi Martínez decision
- Form guide for all-Premier League tie
- Thomas Frank's Tottenham headaches
Our FA Cup match preview.
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The FA Cup quest begins: Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa preview and team news
One of four all-Premier League ties takes Villa back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the FA Cup third round
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January 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Yeah, I called them Tottenham. Sue me.
SPURS v ASTON VILLA.
- Villa team news and Emi Martínez decision
- Form guide for all-Premier League tie
- Thomas Frank's Tottenham headaches
Our FA Cup match preview.
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- Villa team news and Emi Martínez decision
- Form guide for all-Premier League tie
- Thomas Frank's Tottenham headaches
Our FA Cup match preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The FA Cup quest begins: Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa preview and team news
One of four all-Premier League ties takes Villa back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the FA Cup third round
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January 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
Goalless at Crystal Palace.
- A missed opportunity
- Aston Villa caught on the hop
- Jadon Sancho and...hope?
Our three match conclusions from Selhurst Park.
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Goalless at Crystal Palace.
- A missed opportunity
- Aston Villa caught on the hop
- Jadon Sancho and...hope?
Our three match conclusions from Selhurst Park.
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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League stalemate with Crystal Palace
Villa's winless run against Palace continued with a goalless draw at Selhurst Park
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January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
Goalless at Crystal Palace.
- A missed opportunity
- Aston Villa caught on the hop
- Jadon Sancho and...hope?
Our three match conclusions from Selhurst Park.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Goalless at Crystal Palace.
- A missed opportunity
- Aston Villa caught on the hop
- Jadon Sancho and...hope?
Our three match conclusions from Selhurst Park.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League stalemate with Crystal Palace
Villa's winless run against Palace continued with a goalless draw at Selhurst Park
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January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Missed opportunity
- Performances dipped in the second half
- Bizot. Marco. Bizot.
Our free player ratings after a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.
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- Missed opportunity
- Performances dipped in the second half
- Bizot. Marco. Bizot.
Our free player ratings after a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.
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Aston Villa player ratings after goalless Premier League draw against Crystal Palace
Villa were unable to capitalise on a late rally at the end of a lacklustre second half
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January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
MATCH PREVIEW.
- The curse is not a curse
- Form guide
- Villa team news
It's Eagles v Lions in the Premier League. Our Crystal Palace v Aston Villa match preview.
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- The curse is not a curse
- Form guide
- Villa team news
It's Eagles v Lions in the Premier League. Our Crystal Palace v Aston Villa match preview.
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The ultimate test? Crystal Palace v Aston Villa preview and team news
Villa's record against Palace in the Premier League and cup competitions has been awful since Oliver Glasner's arrival
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January 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Cash and Maatsen unhindered
- Villa's world-class midfield
- Professional job done professionally
Three match conclusions from Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest.
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- Cash and Maatsen unhindered
- Villa's world-class midfield
- Professional job done professionally
Three match conclusions from Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest.
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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League victory v Nottingham Forest
John McGinn's brilliant brace took Villa to a 3-1 win in their first game of 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM
That was an almost perfect response. Professional, found a way through a defensive opponent and kept the home form bang on. Great goals too. On we go.
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
That was an almost perfect response. Professional, found a way through a defensive opponent and kept the home form bang on. Great goals too. On we go.
ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- McGinn brace to win the game
- Tielemans masterclass
- Dominant display
Our player ratings from Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest as Villa go second in the Premier League.
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- McGinn brace to win the game
- Tielemans masterclass
- Dominant display
Our player ratings from Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest as Villa go second in the Premier League.
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Aston Villa player ratings as John McGinn scores twice in Premier League win against Nottingham Forest
Villa's captain scored twice to put Forest away and move the team into second
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January 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I don't think I'd have been especially worried at 0-0 because Villa were always going to get their goal the way this game's going. Top strike though and great to see Ollie Watkins among the goals. Youri Tielemans is outstanding.
January 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I don't think I'd have been especially worried at 0-0 because Villa were always going to get their goal the way this game's going. Top strike though and great to see Ollie Watkins among the goals. Youri Tielemans is outstanding.
Today's game is the real test of Aston Villa's character.
Our match preview for paid subscribers is out now.
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Our match preview for paid subscribers is out now.
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Bouncing back: Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest preview and team news
One loss is not a problem unless it becomes two losses as Villa look to begin new Premier League run
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January 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Unai Emery admits #AVFC decided two months ago against signing Harvey Elliott permanently, explaining that his departure would free up space to strengthen the squad.
"I must take a decision, trying not to damage the player. He deserves the best for him."
"I must take a decision, trying not to damage the player. He deserves the best for him."
Unai Emery lifts lid on Harvey Elliott situation as Villa transfer plan revealed
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has explained the situation around Harvey Elliott
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January 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Unai Emery admits #AVFC decided two months ago against signing Harvey Elliott permanently, explaining that his departure would free up space to strengthen the squad.
"I must take a decision, trying not to damage the player. He deserves the best for him."
"I must take a decision, trying not to damage the player. He deserves the best for him."