Aston Villa held at Burnley as Emery and Watkins reflect
Analysis says Lindelof, impressive v Forest in midfield, struggled at Burnley with no tackles or duels won, prompting calls for Douglas Luiz if Onana remains out.
Simon Jordan says Leeds will not roll over like Aston Villa did at Spurs, insisting they will play with ‘enthusiasm and passion’ despite safety. He still expects Tottenham to likely get a result.
Emery says Villa were ‘fantastic’ and deserved three points after the 2-2 at Burnley.
Monchi leaves Villa after an underwhelming 2025 window and becomes Espanyol sporting director. With PSR limits and ageing core, Villa need impactful summer signings to back Unai Emery’s Champions League push.
V-Sports, owned by Edens and Sawiris, are in talks to take over Ligue 2 club FC Annecy, expanding links that have included Villa loans and development support.
Villa draw 2-2 at Burnley. Barkley header and Watkins finish sandwiched Anthony and Flemming goals. Emery says the point is not enough, with Liverpool and Man City next and Freiburg looming.
Watkins scores in 2-2 at Burnley but cites fatigue from the midweek Europa League tie, saying the short turnaround hurt Villa’s display and away form.
