Aston Villa beaten 3-1 at Man Utd, Emery says top-five bid still in their hands
Neville says Villa were ‘too nice’ in 3-1 loss at Man United. Barkley equalised, but errors, light fouling and aerial weakness proved costly as Champions League push stalls.
Villa reportedly join Arsenal in pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt, who could leave at season’s end. Villa view him as a quality upgrade for Emery’s squad.
Report claims Villa and Everton are monitoring Jack Grealish’s situation at Man City, with a Villa Park return mooted if he seeks a move in summer.
After United’s 3-1 win over Villa, Roy Keane says Carrick should not get the permanent job, preferring options like Simeone, Luis Enrique or Tuchel, and criticises Villa’s display as ‘absolutely shocking’.
Barkley impressed on first league start in 14 months, scoring and posting strong duels, tackles and passing. With his deal expiring this summer, Emery may hand him a bigger role to assess a new contract.
Emery says Villa’s top-five push is ‘still in our hands’ after a third straight league defeat, 3-1 at Man United. Barkley cancelled Casemiro’s opener before Cunha and Sesko struck. Villa remain three clear of Chelsea.
Ex-Villa favourite Jack Grealish hails Bruno Fernandes on Instagram during United’s 3-1 win over Villa. Fernandes supplies two assists, closing on Thierry Henry’s single-season record.
Villa lose 3-1 at Old Trafford. Barkley equalises after Casemiro’s header, but Cunha restores United’s lead and sub Sesko seals it. Defeat leaves Emery’s side three points behind United in top-four race.
United beat Villa 3-1 as fans chant ‘one more year’ for Casemiro after his goal. Win pushes Villa three points behind United in the Champions League race.
McGinn returns to Villa’s XI at Man United but is subbed on 61 minutes after an ineffective display. Analysis questions Ashley Young’s praise, citing poor passing and no defensive contributions in 3-1 defeat.
Premier League explain Barkley’s goal stood in Villa’s 3-1 loss at Man United. VAR found no conclusive touch by Amadou Onana and no significant impact on Senne Lammens’ view despite an offside position.
