Former Aston Villa senior scout Bryan King has questioned whether summer signing Zion Suzuki has done enough to justify his £30 million transfer fee following a costly error against Fulham. The 24-year-old Japan international fumbled a corner into his own net during Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw despite pulling off several earlier saves.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has placed Barcelona among the elite group of clubs capable of lifting the Champions League trophy this season. The Spanish tactician, who is preparing his side for a high-stakes visit to the Camp Nou, admitted that the Catalan giants are currently playing at a level few can match.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn has opened up on the intense tactical demands imposed by head coach Unai Emery as the Midlands club prepare to face Barcelona on Tuesday night. The Scotland international also praised the resilience of his side's new signings after bouncing back from a difficult start to the domestic season.
Manchester United could face major complications if they attempt to lure Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery to Old Trafford as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick. While the Spanish tactician is highly admired by the Red Devils' hierarchy, his sweeping authority in the West Midlands makes any prospective switch difficult to pull off.
Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.
Who are the owners of Aston Villa?
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.
What is Aston Villa's stadium called?
Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.
What is Villa Park's capacity?
Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.
How many trophies have Aston Villa won?
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.
How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Aston Villa won?
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.
Who has made the most appearances for Aston Villa?
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.
Who is Aston Villa's all-time top goalscorer?
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.
Which famous players have played for Aston Villa ?
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.
Which famous managers have been in charge of Aston Villa?
Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.
What is Aston Villa's nickname?
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.