Aston Villa beat West Ham 2-0, Elche test next
Villa face Elche in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Spain. With Elche’s high-possession style, Unai Emery expects a stern test and a chance to assess fitness and fringe options before Bologna in Europe.
Opinion hints Unai Emery should sell Villa’s Ollie Watkins at season’s end, drawing comparison with Jack Grealish’s exit.
Villa beat West Ham 2-0 as Ollie Watkins sealed it late. Players call it one of their best displays. Amadou Onana hails John McGinn and Youri Tielemans for increasing the midfield threat ahead of their Champions League push.
Villa make ‘concrete’ move for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, offering a higher salary and bonuses than Juventus and Dortmund to land the 28-year-old free this summer.
Column backs Villa’s Morgan Rogers to start for England at the 2026 World Cup, citing work rate, recoveries and creativity under Unai Emery and praise from Thomas Tuchel.
With Jadon Sancho on loan at Villa and set to leave Man United, Marco Reus advises him to find comfort and form, suggesting Dortmund as an option amid wage-cut realities.
Ex-PL scout Mick Brown tips Villa to monitor Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as a potential successor to Ollie Watkins after a strong, physical Premier League start.
Villa and Newcastle are among Premier League clubs eyeing Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, with Norwich set for a sell-on windfall if a deal happens.
Villa plan an ambitious summer if they reach the Champions League. Ollie Watkins responded to his England snub by scoring in the 2-0 win at West Ham.
Opinion piece argues Villa miss Jhon Duran despite attitude issues, noting his impact as a super-sub, key goals, and a £64m sale that ended a promising spell under Unai Emery.
Villa’s 2-0 win at West Ham brings FPL joy. John McGinn tops with 10 points, Ollie Watkins hits nine, while Morgan Rogers adds six and Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres also collect clean-sheet points.
Villa and Newcastle are in early contact for Inter’s Marcus Thuram. Inter could seek €70m, with an €85m clause active in July. Villa view him as versatile depth alongside Ollie Watkins for European demands.
An article argues Villa rely heavily on John McGinn. Form dipped during his injury layoff, improved on return, enabling tactical tweaks and boosting Amadou Onana, but raises concern as the 31-year-old ages.
