Martinez shines in 1-1 at Bournemouth as Emery plays down Villa title talk
After Villa’s 1-1 at Bournemouth, Sky’s Thomas and Dawson lambast Digne’s ‘horrific’ defending for Rayan’s equaliser. Rogers had put Villa ahead as title rivals gained ground.
Emery ‘expects more’ from Sancho despite his assist for Rogers at Bournemouth. He urges greater impact and challenges Luiz, Onana, Barkley and Bogarde to cover injured McGinn, Tielemans, Kamara.
Martinez’s seven saves preserve a 1-1 at Bournemouth. Rogers blasted Villa ahead, Watkins had an offside tap-in, before 19-year-old Rayan beat Digne to equalise. Villa nine points off Arsenal.
Iraola says ‘over-achieving’ Villa will struggle for the title after a 1-1 draw. Rogers scored first, Rayan equalised. Emery called it a ‘fantastic point’ and deflected title talk to rivals.
Emery wants Liverpool to remove Harvey Elliott’s buy clause to let the loanee play more for Villa, saying ‘they have the key’. Off-pitch Ronaldo-Saudi talk also noted.
Watkins was booed after an early clash with Alex Jimenez in Villa’s 1-1 at Bournemouth. He had a goal ruled offside before Rogers scored, then Rayan equalised. Watkins and Jimenez were booked.
Report claims Chelsea lead race for Morgan Rogers this summer. Villa urged to demand a Grealish-level fee, with Rogers tied to 2031 deal after standout form since 2024.
Emery says returning trio and Onana must adapt quickly, managing Onana’s fitness to build consistency. He backs the squad depth despite injuries as Villa integrate Bailey, Douglas Luiz and Abraham.
Villa and Newcastle admire Inter’s Carlos Augusto, valued around €30m, but Inter consider him unsellable and the player is happy to stay. No direct contact yet.
Villa’s 1-1 at Bournemouth owed to Martinez’s heroics as Rogers struck and Rayan levelled. Digne slated for ‘comically bad’ defending. Player ratings highlight Martinez 8, Digne 4.
