Aston Villa rescue draw as Abraham strikes late
Critique of Villa Park’s flat atmosphere, with high ticket prices and hospitality like The Oak Room blamed for quiet stands and empty seats, despite Villa sitting third.
Villa are ‘highly unlikely’ to sell Morgan Rogers despite interest from Liverpool, Man Utd and Spurs. Valued around £100m, under contract to 2031, and not reliant on Champions League income to keep him.
Fans hail Ross Barkley’s 29-minute cameo in the 1-1 draw with Leeds, saying he ‘changed the game’ and won most duels. With Kamara, McGinn and Tielemans out, the 32-year-old could see more minutes.
Ex-Leeds striker Michael Bridges says he is ‘absolutely devastated’ after Villa’s late equaliser via Tammy Abraham, calling the goal ‘messy’. Stats suggest a draw was fair at Villa Park.
After Villa’s 1-1 v Leeds, Jamie O’Hara rejects a fan’s PSR blame, saying Villa still have a ‘damn good team’. Injuries to Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn cited, but squad depth and form also queried.
Ex-scout Bryan King tips Villa to target Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson if Emi Martinez leaves, with James Trafford also named. Glasner’s row with fans could prompt exits at Selhurst Park.
Villa U18 lose 1-2 to Arsenal at Bodymoor Heath. Zečević-John scores a penalty, Mudame sent off, 15-year-old Josh Blake equalises, then Angelinou Pedro nets a stoppage-time winner. Villa sit seventh.
Abraham salvages a 1-1 draw v Leeds with an 88th-minute flick after Konsa’s knockdown from a corner. Emery pairs Abraham with Watkins late on. Villa had trailed to Anton Stach’s free kick.
