Aston Villa will have defender Matt Targett available for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.The full-back has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, but is in contention for the Villa Park fixture.Pepe Reina is also expected to start, despite complaining of a hamstring issue during Thursday’s defeat to Manchester United, but fellow goalkeeper Tom Heaton an...Full Story »

Manchester United maintained their Champions League charge after a VAR blunder sparked a 3-0 win at Aston Villa.Bruno Fernandes’ contentious penalty – after he appeared to tread on Ezri Konsa – gave the visitors the platform for victory at Villa Park.Referee Jon Moss gave the spot-kick and his decision was backed up by VAR official Graham Scott, much to Villa’s disbelief ...Full Story »

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish are both fit to face Manchester United.Mings took a knock to his calf in Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool while Grealish was struggling with tight calves, primarily caused by tight strapping, but the pair will be involved on Thursday.Matt Targett is still out with a hamstring injury, while goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley (both knee) ...Full Story »

Stones set for end-of-season talks over his futureManchester City will hold talks with John Stones over his future, Pep Guardiola says. The centre-back's campaign has been plagued by injury and poor form, but he will be back in the starting XI to face Newcastle this week. Guardiola revealed he will start the game against Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium, but refused to be drawn on his future ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi wrote another page in the record books when he set up Antoine Griezmann for Barcelona’s third goal against Villarreal for his 19th La Liga assist for the season - the Argentine’s best ever tally in the Spanish top-flight. The 33-year-old had already set up Luis Suarez midway through the first half at El Madrigal, becoming the first player to reach 18 assists for the s...Full Story »

Goals from Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones settled a game in which champions Liverpool were far from their best against Aston Villa. Liverpool won their first game at Anfield as Premier League champions as a 2-0 victory piled the misery on relegation-threatened Aston Villa. Having been angered by the Reds' 4-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday, Jurgen Klopp saw his side triumph on Sunday even if...Full Story »

Sadio Mane’s 50th Anfield strike and a late Curtis Jones goal edged the champions within 11 points of the Premier League century mark as relegation-threatened Aston Villa were left to rue what might have been.Dean Smith’s side squandered what was the best chance of any visiting team in the last three years to end Liverpool’s unbeaten home run but slipped to a 2-0 defeat which e...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren remains a doubt for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa after missing Thursday’s defeat to Manchester City with a knock. With Joel Matip ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury it currently leaves manager Jurgen Klopp with just two fit centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri remains absent, having no...Full Story »

Manchester United legend David Beckham has reportedly listed an Aston Martin, valued at $3,000,000, for a sixth of the price at £445,000. The Englishman won the treble with the Red Devils in 1999 before hitting the Hollywood scene with ex-Spice Girl wife Victoria Beckham. And the 45-year-old has enjoyed the rewards from his successful careers, living in huge mansions as well as owning som...Full Story »

Man Utd news: Jack Grealish is set to join (Image: GETTY) Manchester United are hoping to land Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish this summer. Jack Grealish has taken a step nearer joining Manchester United this summer after finding a house to buy in the North-West. The Aston Villa star - who started his search earlier this year - has told friends that he has now found somewhere. Manchester Un...Full Story »

Leander Dendoncker maintained Wolves’ Champions League charge and plunged Aston Villa deeper into relegation trouble.The Belgium international struck midway through the second half to earn the visitors a 1-0 win at Villa Park and close the gap on the top four.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side moved up to fifth in the Premier League – above Manchester United – and are just two po...Full Story »

Former Sunderland winger Ahmed Elmohamady scored from the bench to deny Newcastle victory and boost Aston Villa’s bid for Premier League survival.The Magpies looked to be heading for a second win in four days when Dwight Gayle, who had replaced Matt Ritchie just seconds earlier, fired them into a 68th-minute lead with his first Newcastle goal in more than two years.However Elmohamady, who ...Full Story »

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce expects to have an unchanged squad at his disposal for Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Midfielder Matty Longstaff has returned to training after a thigh injury, but neither he nor his older brother Sean (muscle problem) is expected to be available.Defenders Florian Lejeune and Ciaran Clark will not be included as they work their way ...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was seen with a nasty scar ion his leg during Barcelona training this weekend following his clash with Diego Carlos. The Argentine legend, 32, lost his rag and shoved the Sevilla ace to the ground - narrowly avoiding a red card - during their LaLiga game earlier this week. Messi showed off his deep scratch in training after his clash with Sevilla's Diego Carlos Credit: Instagram...Full Story »

Chelsea strengthened their grip on the top four after a quickfire comeback gave them a 2-1 win at struggling Aston Villa.Two goals in as many second-half minutes from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud boosted the Blues’ Champions League hopes.Frank Lampard’s men are now five points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United after making their return to action following the Premier Le...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud scored within two minutes of each other as Chelsea came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1. Chelsea came from behind at Aston Villa to move five points clear in fourth as two goals in as many second-half minutes earned them a 2-1 win. Kortney Hause scored his first Premier League goal two minutes before the interval to give struggling Villa a half-time adv...Full Story »

Ivan Rakitic has caused controversy by liking a post on social media. LaLiga's official Twitter account was asking followers which Rakitic they preferred ahead of the match between his current and former teams on Friday night. "Retweet for Barcelona, like for Sevilla," the post read. Rakitic happened to like the tweet, which has been spotted by other users on Twitter and still remains on hi...Full Story »

John McGinn will be assessed ahead of Aston Villa’s clash with Chelsea on Sunday. The midfielder played 76 minutes of Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Sheffield United, his first game since December after recovering from a fractured ankle and boss Dean Smith is wary of overloading him. Danny Drinkwater cannot feature under the terms of his loan from Chelsea, Bjorn Engels (Achilles), Wes...Full Story »

Jack Grealish wants to leave Aston Villa (Image: GETTY) Jack Grealish has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Manchester United transfer target Jack Grealish has reportedly made it clear to Aston Villa he will leave the club at the end of the season, regardless of whether they stay in the Premier League or not. Grealish was back in action for Vi...Full Story »

Oliver Norwood’s free kick for Sheffield United appeared to cross the line against Aston Villa as the Premier League returned though the goal was not given The IFAB laws state that VAR can intervene for a goal-line decision despite the video officials not getting involved as Oliver Norwood’s free kick for Sheffield United appeared to cross the line against Aston Villa. The Premier ...Full Story »