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Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Final

Henry defends Cherki over Arsenal taunts

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has leaped to the defence of Rayan Cherki after the Manchester City playmaker was accused of disrespecting the Gunners during the Carabao Cup final. The French youngster sparked controversy by performing keepy-uppies during the match and taking a selfie in front of the dejected Arsenal squad at full-time.

Aston Villa v West Ham United - Premier League

Aston Villa on alert with Rogers ready to leave

Aston Villa are facing a fight to keep hold of Morgan Rogers this summer as the England international prepares to weigh up his options. The versatile attacker has attracted serious interest from the Premier League's elite following another superb season of performances at Villa Park.

Mohamed Salah Cristiano Ronaldo Thierry Henry Premier League trophy

Eclipsed CR7 but what about Henry? Salah’s PL legacy assessed

Liverpool legend John Barnes admits that Mohamed Salah’s exploits in the Premier League have eclipsed those of Cristiano Ronaldo, but is the Egyptian’s legacy greater than Thierry Henry’s? A modern day icon will be leaving Anfield as a free agent in the summer, as his contract is terminated. His standing in English football has been compared with Manchester United and Arsenal idols.

Viktor Gyokeres celebration Arsenal goal 2025-26

Gyokeres follows Mbappe and Palmer with trademark

Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres has officially trademarked his signature mask goal celebration, joining an elite group of footballers including Kylian Mbappe and Cole Palmer in protecting their commercial image. The Arsenal striker, whose crossed-hand gesture has become a global phenomenon, successfully filed the application through the European Union Intellectual Property Office to secure his personal brand.

Raphinha-Vinicius-Jesus-Saka

Jesus puts Saka at 'same table' as Vinicius & Raphinha

Gabriel Jesus has claimed that Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as global superstars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Rodrygo. Speaking in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, the Brazilian striker was asked where he believes Saka currently ranks among the game's premier wide players.

Kepa Arrizabalaga Arsenal 2025-26

Kepa & Arsenal highlight how promises create ‘real problems’

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s costly error in the 2026 Carabao Cup final has seen Arsenal highlight how selection promises can cause “real problems”. The Gunners goalkeeper quite literally dropped a clanger against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, having been assured of his League Cup spot by Mikel Arteta. Respect has been retained at Emirates Stadium, but did that come at the cost of a major trophy?

Max Dowman Arsenal 2025-26

Unique Dowman quality used as reason for England WC selection

A unique quality possessed by Max Dowman has been used as a reason why the 16-year-old Arsenal wonderkid should be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The talented teenager is yet to start a Premier League fixture, but has become that division’s youngest goal-scorer during one of three outings off the bench. Bryan Robson is among those that believe Dowman could be a useful wildcard for England this summer.

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Chelsea lead as PL clubs spend record £460m on agents

The staggering financial scale of the Premier League has been laid bare once again as official figures reveal top-flight clubs spent a record-breaking £460 million on agent fees over the last year, with Chelsea emerging as the league’s biggest spender. The total fees spent by Premier League clubs represents a 13 per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.