Aston Villa beat West Ham 2-0 as McGinn and Watkins deliver
Villa plan a behind-closed-doors friendly vs Elche at Pinatar Arena during the break, with non-internationals and youngsters involved, to maintain fitness ahead of a Champions League push and the Europa League tie vs Bologna.
Villa marked the 30th anniversary of the 1996 League Cup win as Brian Little, Andy Townsend and team-mates paraded the trophy at half-time of the 2-0 victory over West Ham.
Villa starts North Stand works, removing corner structures before Bologna on 16 April. North lower concourse, turnstiles replaced by temporary access, food, drink and toilets for the rest of the season.
Watkins hails one of Villa’s best displays after the 2-0 win over West Ham, scoring his ninth league goal. He notes that rivals dropped points and that targets are Champions League spots before the break.
Pundits praise McGinn’s confidence and creativity in Villa’s 2-0 win over West Ham, highlighting his influence as he set the tone in midfield.
Analysis lauds Onana’s dominant display in the 2-0 win, with 100% long balls, seven tackles and key ball recovery before Watkins’ goal, underlining his growing importance for Emery.
Newcastle send officials to try to beat Aston Villa to Inter’s Marcus Thuram ahead of the summer window.
Ref watch says Tierney wrongly gave Villa a penalty before VAR overturned it, and he should have booked Wilson for simulation against Onana. Overall, a solid display as Villa beat West Ham 2-0.
Opinion: Villa avoided a £34m outlay as Conor Gallagher struggles at Tottenham, benched in recent games, while Emery’s midfield of Kamara, Onana, Tielemans and McGinn anchors a top-four push.
Nuno admits West Ham were below par in the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa, citing a late Todibo injury disrupting plans, and vows to regroup over the international break.
McGinn curled a 15th-minute opener, Watkins added a 68th-minute finish as Villa beat West Ham 2-0. Tierney overturned a Villa penalty via VAR. Emery’s side ended a run of three league losses and stayed fourth.
Report claims Valencia want ex-Villa chief Monchi as director of football, criticising his Aston Villa transfer window and contrasting Roberto Olabe’s subsequent work at Villa Park.
Man United and Chelsea eye Villa’s Morgan Rogers despite a £100m price tag. A big sell-on could benefit Middlesbrough if Villa cashes in after his breakout season of goals and assists.
Bologna’s Santiago Castro, rated around €40m, is linked again with Villa and West Ham after the Europa League impact. Premier League seen as his ‘most likely destination’, fitting Emery’s space-attacking forwards.
Former Villa loanee Josh Onomah joins Dinamo Tbilisi on a one-year deal with an option, seeking to revive his career after spells at Fulham, Preston and Blackpool.
Victor Lindelöf’s omission from the West Ham win, after playing 90 minutes against Lille, sparks concern for the Sweden national team ahead of Ukraine. No clarification from Villa on whether Emery’s call was tactical or fitness-related.
Following the 2-0 win over West Ham, a Villa player’s future as a starter is questioned.
Joe Hart hails Jadon Sancho’s clever short free-kick move and assist for John McGinn in Villa’s 2-0 win over West Ham, praising his responsibility and creativity as the loanee posts back-to-back assists.
