Aston Villa Overview

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Aston Villa hand Maresca the same fate as Guardiola

Nicolas Jackson took perfect revenge on his former manager with a superb brace as Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s flawless Premier League start. Unai Emery’s side claimed a stunning 2-1 win on Saturday, handing Enzo Maresca the same fate Pep Guardiola suffered on the final day of last season.

Maresca rues 'avoidable' mistakes in Villa loss

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side did not deserve to lose after their perfect start to the Premier League season was halted by Aston Villa. A Nicolas Jackson brace proved the difference at Villa Park, leaving the Italian to lament individual errors and a lack of fortune in front of goal.

Man City player ratings: Haaland goal not enough in Villa loss

Manchester City suffered a frustrating setback as a Nicolas Jackson brace guided Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory. Despite Erling Haaland's second-half equaliser, Enzo Maresca's side failed to capitalise on their superior possession at Villa Park.

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Villa ready to freeze out Chelsea loanee Garnacho to avoid buy clause

Aston Villa are ready to sideline on-loan Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho for the remainder of the campaign to avoid triggering a mandatory purchase agreement in his contract. Unai Emery has been left unconvinced by the Argentine international since his summer arrival at Villa Park and could send him straight back to west London.

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Emery ignores Man City's 114 charges

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has opted to stay silent regarding the ongoing legal storm surrounding Manchester City as his side prepares to face the league leaders. While the football world remains fixated on the 114 guilty financial verdicts against the City, Emery is focusing purely on the tactical challenge ahead.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Chelsea	7	4	1	2	17	13	4	13	W W L D L
5	Liverpool	7	3	3	1	9	8	1	12	W L W D W
6	Aston Villa	8	3	2	3	9	12	-3	11	W W D W L
7	Brentford	7	2	4	1	13	8	5	10	L D W D D
8	Leeds United	7	2	4	1	9	6	3	10	D L D W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Chelsea

W
W
L
D
L

Liverpool

W
L
W
D
W

Aston Villa

-3

W
W
D
W
L

Brentford

L
D
W
D
D

Leeds United

D
L
D
W
D

Frequently asked questions

When were Aston Villa founded?

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.