Aston Villa

Sheffield United denied by late Nicolò Zaniolo equalizer.

The match was goalless for all the first half and much of the second, until Cameron Archer scored for Sheffield United in the 87th minute following some good work by Gustavo Hamer. Villa's Nicolò Zaniolo responded with a late equalizer in the 97th minute, and nobody could find a last-minute winner.

The Overview

• Despite keeping the ball well (78% possession), the Villans couldn't convert that advantage into a winning goal.
• The Blades may count themselves fortunate to have shared the points after managing just 5 shots compared to the Villans' 11.
• The referee issued numerous cards in what was a bad-tempered affair, with Villa receiving 3 bookings and Sheffield United 3.

The Details

Auston Trusty racked up 3 interceptions throughout the game, constantly frustrating the Villans. For Villa, Matty Cash had a field day, registering 9 crosses. Despite the draw, the Villans were dominant in the passing game, completing a massive 451 more passes than the Blades.

Villa's win streak snapped. Meanwhile, Sheffield United continue their string of mixed results.

Both squads play next on Tuesday, December 26th. Villa meet Man United at Old Trafford, while Sheffield United meet Luton for a scrap at the bottom of the table. Can the Villans keep their point streak going? Will the Blades improve their form?

A successful away day for Villa.

Keane Lewis-Potter scored the match's first goal for Brentford in the 45th minute. Villa's Alex Moreno then responded with a tying goal in the 77th minute. Ollie Watkins then netted an 85th minute strike to give Villa the win.

The Overview

• The Villans converted their dominance of the ball (68%) possession into lots of chances, clocking up 15 shots.
• The lack of attacking threat proved to be the Bees' downfall. They will know that four shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 33%.
• The referee used plenty of cards in an ill-tempered affair, issuing Brentford 6 bookings and Villa 4.

The Details

Diego Carlos pulled the strings for the Villans, he completed 57 passes which was a completion rate of 89%. The Bees were thwarted by the offside flag as Ivan Toney was caught 3 times. The Villans' range of passing won them the day in the end, completing 279 more passes than the Bees.

The wins keep on coming for Villa. Meanwhile, Brentford's losing streak continues.

Next up, Brentford take on Man City at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, December 23rd. While Villa entertain a Sheffield United side desperate for points at the foot of the table on Friday, December 22nd. Will the Bees halt their terrible form? Can the Villans keep their great form going?

Arsenal taste defeat for the first time in a while.

John McGinn started the scoring with an early goal for Villa following some good work by Leon Bailey. Neither team scored over the remainder of the match, as Villa defeated Arsenal.

The Overview

• With what little of the ball the Villans had (39%), they were creative with it, generating 10 shots.
• Despite the loss, the Gunners had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 12 shots in the match.
• Although they got the win, the Villans were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 30% of their total shots on target.

The Details

Ezri Konsa's excellent reading of the game was on show again, he intercepted the ball 3 times. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. The Gunners can take confidence from their superior passing game, completing 466 passes compared to the Villans' 300.

Villa make it two wins in two. Meanwhile, Arsenal end their winning streak by tasting defeat.

Both squads play next on Sunday, December 17th. Villa take on Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium, while Arsenal meet Brighton at Emirates Stadium. Can the Villans make it three wins in a row? Will the Gunners put this disappointment behind them?

Villa claim all three points with strong defensive performance.

In a lopsided match turned close, Villa were superior throughout, but squandered a myriad of chances to breakthrough. The lone goal of the match occurred in the 74th minute as Leon Bailey found the back of the net after being assisted by Youri Tielemans. Man City struggled to generate shot opportunities, but may be commended on keeping this one close throughout in what could have been a rout.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Villans made good use of their possession (46%), generating 22 shots.
• Although they got the win, the Villans were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 32% of their total shots on target.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering 8 crosses. Erling Haaland couldn't get the service for Man City and was left isolated for large periods, he only touched the ball 17 times. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Villa completed 441 passes while Man City completed 520 passes.

Villa get back in their manager's good books with a win. Meanwhile, Man City break their drawing streak, but not in the way they'd like.

Next up, Villa face fellow relegation-rivals Arsenal for a clash at the bottom of the table on Saturday, December 9th. While Man City face luckless Luton on Sunday, December 10th. Can the Villans win again? Will City put this disappointment behind them?

Bournemouth denied by late Ollie Watkins equalizer.

Antoine Semenyo opened the score for Bournemouth in the 10th minute after being assisted by Ryan Christie. Villa responded well, equalising through Leon Bailey after 20 minutes. With the match tied at 1-1, Bournemouth reclaimed the lead with a Dominic Solanke goal, but Villa's men weren't finished. Ollie Watkins made it 2-2 in the 90th minute, as the two teams split the points.

The Overview

• It may have ended in a draw but the Villans might consider themselves unlucky as they had 63% possession in the game.
• The Villans may count themselves fortunate to have shared the points after managing just 11 shots compared to the Cherries' 15.
• The referee issued numerous cards in what was a bad-tempered affair, with Bournemouth receiving 5 bookings and Villa 3.

The Details

Lewis Cook's excellent reading of the game was on show again, he intercepted the ball 3 times. For Villa, Lucas Digne continually probed down the flank, getting 6 crosses into the box. The Villans' superior passing game was clear for all to see; they completed 467 passes compared to the Cherries' 285.

Bournemouth's win streak snapped. Meanwhile, Villa's run of wins comes to an end.

Both squads play next on Wednesday, December 6th. Bournemouth take on Palace at Selhurst Park, while Villa face Man City in a high-stakes showdown. Can the Cherries keep their point streak going? Will the Villans continue to pick up points?

Villa win on the road.

Giovani Lo Celso opened the score for Tottenham in the 22nd minute after being assisted by Pedro Porro. Villa's Pau Torres then responded with a tying goal in the 45th minute. Ollie Watkins then netted a 61st minute strike to give Villa the win.

The Overview

• The Villans' counter-attacking style was effective, as they registered 15 shots.
• Going forward Spurs looked dangerous, amassing 18 shots in total.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 33%.
• The aggressive side of Villa's game was on display while picking up the win, with 4 yellow cards registered in total.

The Details

Lucas Digne was relentless, getting 8 crosses into the opposition box. Spurs' dominance on the ball came to no avail, completing 247 more passes than the Villans yet still losing the game.

Villa make it back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Tottenham come away with yet another loss.

Both squads play next on Sunday, December 3rd. Tottenham will look to take three points from fellow strugglers Man City, while Villa meet a struggling Bournemouth. Will Spurs halt their terrible form? Can the Villans make it three wins in a row?

Villa run out winners over Fulham.

Antonee Robinson began the scoring by turning the ball into his own net, digging his team into a hole against Villa in the 27th minute. John McGinn then doubled the lead with a goal in the 42nd minute. Villa added a third goal before Fulham finally got on the scoresheet with a Raúl Jiménez goal, and that was the final as Villa took the win.

The Overview

• It was an even battle for possession (51% vs 49%), with the Villans getting off 12 shots.
• The Villans' accuracy paid off well, 50% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Douglas Luiz dictated proceedings and impressed with an 87% pass completion rate. For Fulham, Calvin Bassey seemed off the pace defensively, committing 5 fouls in a frustrating game. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Villa completed 505 passes while Fulham completed 480 passes.

Villa take the three points. Meanwhile, Fulham make it two losses on the bounce.

Next up, Villa face Tottenham in a high-stakes showdown on Sunday, November 26th. While Fulham take on Wolves at Craven Cottage on Monday, November 27th. Can the Villans win again? Will the Cottagers get out of this rough patch?

Easy as you like for Forest in win over Villa.

Ola Aina put Forest 1-0 up in the fifth minute. Straight after the break Forest extended their lead through Orel Mangala, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder.

The Overview

• The Tricky Trees managed to get five shots.
• Despite the loss, the Villans had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 13 shots in the match.
• The Tricky Trees' accuracy paid off well, 60% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Morgan Gibbs-White posed a threat out wide, leading the team in crosses. Despite their loss, the Villans' passing game was on show for all to see; they completed a massive 405 more passes than the Tricky Trees.

Forest get back in the win column. Meanwhile, Villa end their winning streak by tasting defeat.

Both squads play next on Sunday, November 12th. Forest take on West Ham at London Stadium, while Villa take on a Fulham side struggling for points. Can the Tricky Trees win again? Will the Villans put this disappointment behind them?

Villa stroll to victory against Luton.

John McGinn opened the score for Villa in the 17th minute after a set up by Douglas Luiz. Moussa Diaby then doubled the lead with a goal in the 49th minute. Villa added a third goal before Luton finally got on the scoresheet with an Emiliano Martínez goal, and that was the final as Villa took the win.

The Overview

• The Villans saw a lot of the ball with 71% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 17 shots.
• The Hatters didn't generate enough chances, only mustering seven shots throughout the contest.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 35%.

The Details

Lucas Digne had a field day, registering 5 crosses. The Villans did a good job of cutting off the supply to Jacob Brown, limiting him to only 12 touches. The Villans' passing prowess allowed them to register 377 more passes than the Hatters and come away with all three points.

It's another win for Villa as they make it two on the bounce. Meanwhile, Luton's mixed form continues.

Both squads play next on Sunday, November 5th. Villa face luckless Forest, while there's no relief for Luton who face a rampant Liverpool. Can the Villans make it three wins in a row? Will the Hatters improve their form?

Villa beat West Ham thanks to Douglas Luiz, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey heroics.

This match was quite the high-scoring affair. Douglas Luiz opened the score for Villa in the 30th minute after being assisted by Ollie Watkins. Following the opening goal, Villa proceeded to add on 3 more goals, compared to West Ham's 1 as Villa took the three points.

The Overview

• The Villans cut through the opposition defence with relative ease and registered 15 shots.
• Despite the loss, the Hammers had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 14 shots in the match.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 47%.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering 7 crosses. West Ham's Tomáš Souček only registered 14 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder. The Villans' passing prowess was on show as they completed 496 passes over the course of the game compared to the Hammers' 350.

Villa's uninspiring form comes to an end as they take all three points. Meanwhile, West Ham's mixed form continues.

Both squads play next on Sunday, October 29th. Villa face off against a Luton side bereft of both points and confidence, while West Ham meet Everton at London Stadium. Can the Villans win again? Will the Hammers improve their form?

Points all round in draw between Wolves and Villa.

After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Hwang Heechan scored for Wolves in the 53rd minute. Villa's Pau Torres responded with an equalizer in the 55th minute after being assisted by Ollie Watkins, and nobody could find a late winner.

The Overview

• In a tightly contested game, the teams had a fairly equal share of the ball with 54% possession for the Villans and 46% for Wolves.
• They may have shared the points, but the Villans will rue missed opportunities having had 18 shots compared to Wolves' 8.

The Details

Mario Lemina racked up 3 interceptions throughout the game, constantly frustrating the Villans. For Villa, Diego Carlos linked the play brilliantly all game, with a 91% pass completion. Both teams showed flashes in the passing game. Wolves had 361 completed passes while Villa completed 398 passes.

Wolves' unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Villa's run of wins comes to an end.

Next up, Wolves take on Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, October 21st. While Villa meet West Ham at Villa Park on Sunday, October 22nd. Can Wolves do better next time? Will the Villans continue to pick up points?

Villa take three points away from Stamford Bridge.

Following a goalless first half, Ollie Watkins netted the first goal of the match for Villa in the 73rd minute. This lone goal proved decisive, as Villa kept Chelsea out for the rest of the game to take the three points.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Villans made good use of their possession (47%), generating 15 shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 47%.

The Details

Lucas Digne and Nicolò Zaniolo were relentless, each getting 5 crosses into the opposition box. The Blues were thwarted by the offside flag as Moisés Caicedo was caught 3 times. Neither team had a clear advantage in the passing game. Chelsea completed 444 passes while Villa completed 381 passes.

Villa make it back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Chelsea's mixed form continues.

Next up, Chelsea take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday, October 2nd. While Villa take on Brighton at Villa Park on Saturday, September 30th. Will the Blues improve their form? Can the Villans make it three wins in a row?

Liverpool shut out Villa in victory.

Dominik Szoboszlai started the scoring with an early goal for Liverpool following an assist by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Matty Cash added another to put Liverpool 2-0 up after 22nd minutes. Mohamed Salah put the match away with a third in the 55th minute, and Villa were shutout as Liverpool secured a comfortable win.

The Overview

• The Reds converted their dominance of the ball (64%) possession into lots of chances, clocking up 17 shots.
• The Villans didn't generate enough chances, only mustering nine shots throughout the contest.
• The Reds got the job done, but it should've been more comfortable considering their shot accuracy was only 24%.

The Details

Dominik Szoboszlai put on a passing masterclass, completing 49 of his 53 attempted passes. The Reds' fluid football shone through in the end, registering 310 more completed passes than the Villans as they took all three points.

Liverpool's fine form continues. Meanwhile, Villa end their winning streak by tasting defeat.

Both squads play next on Saturday, September 16th. Liverpool meet Wolves at Molineux Stadium, while Villa take on Palace at Villa Park. Can the Reds keep their great form going? Will the Villans put this disappointment behind them?

Villa take three points away from Turf Moor.

Matty Cash scored the match's first goal for Villa in the eighth minute following some good work by Ollie Watkins. Matty Cash then doubled the lead with a goal in the 20th minute. Down 2-0, Burnley's Lyle Foster narrowed the deficit with a strike in the 47th minute. However, the comeback attempt was futile as Moussa Diaby put the game out of reach with a 61st minute goal to secure the win for Villa.

The Overview

• They may have lost the battle for possession with just 43% of the ball, but that didn't stop the Villans creating chances as they racked up 16 shots.
• The Clarets didn't generate enough chances, only mustering nine shots throughout the contest.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Villans had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 38%.

The Details

Douglas Luiz posed a threat out wide, recording 4 crosses. On a positive note for the Clarets, they had a clear advantage in the passing game, racking up 584 completed passes to the Villans' 455.

Villa make it two wins in two. Meanwhile, it's another game, another loss for Burnley.

Next up, Burnley take on Tottenham at Turf Moor on Saturday, September 2nd. While Villa meet Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, September 3rd. Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch? Can the Villans make it three wins in a row?

Villa cruise to victory over Everton.

John McGinn scored the match's first goal for Villa in the 18th minute after a set up by Leon Bailey. Douglas Luiz then doubled the lead with a goal in the 24th minute. Villa added to their tally with two more goals to ensure a comfortable win.

The Overview

• The Villans won the possession battle with 60% and they had it in the right areas too, getting away 13 shots in total.
• The Toffees didn't generate enough chances, only mustering nine shots throughout the contest.
• the Villans' accuracy paid off well, 54% of their shots were on target.
• The referee issued numerous cards in what was a bad-tempered affair, with Villa receiving 3 bookings and Everton 4.

The Details

Lucas Digne posed a threat out wide all game, registering 10 crosses. Everton's Alex Iwobi only registered 14 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Villans had 560 completed passes while the Toffees completed 361 passes.

Villa take the lion's share of the points. Meanwhile, it's another game, another loss for Everton.

Next up, Villa take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, August 27th. While Everton face fellow winless Wolves for a clash at the bottom of the table on Saturday, August 26th. Can the Villans win again? Will the Toffees get out of this rough patch?

Newcastle cruise to victory over Villa.

This match was quite the high-scoring affair. Sandro Tonali began the scoring for Newcastle in the sixth minute after a set up by Anthony Gordon. Following the opening goal, Newcastle proceeded to add on 4 more goals, compared to Villa's 1 as Newcastle took the three points.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Magpies made good use of their possession (53%), generating 17 shots.
• the Magpies' shooting precision paid off as they achieved an impressive 76% accuracy.
• The referee issued numerous cards in what was a bad-tempered affair, with Newcastle receiving 4 bookings and Villa 4.

The Details

Sandro Tonali linked the play brilliantly all game, with an 89% pass completion. Villa's Leon Bailey was a frequent offender, committing 5 fouls. Both teams showed flashes in the passing game. Newcastle had 509 completed passes while Villa completed 449 passes.

Newcastle kick off with a win. Meanwhile, Villa will look to bounce back next match.

Next up, Newcastle take on Man City at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 19th. While Villa meet Everton at Villa Park on Sunday, August 20th. Can the Magpies find another win? Will the Villans improve and pick up points?