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Aston Villa beat Lille 2-0 to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, with Emi Martinez's save and quick pass helping John McGinn open the scoring and Leon Bailey adding a late strike. Unai Emery, the quickest Villa boss to 100 wins, moves closer to Villa’s first trophy since 1996 as they look ahead to Bologna, while the club balance finances and chase Champions League football next season.
Aston Villa beat Lille 2-0 to seal a 3-0 aggregate victory and reach the Europa League quarter-finals; Nottingham Forest advance to the last eight after a 2-2 aggregate draw, winning 3-0 on penalties against Midtjylland; Crystal Palace progress to the Conference League quarter-finals by beating AEK Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate after extra time; Bologna knock Roma out to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win after extra time.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford, with Casemiro heading in from Bruno Fernandes’s corner, then Fernandes set up Matheus Cunha before Benjamin Sesko subbed on to make it 3-1. Michael Carrick praised the performance, noting a strong second half, the effective Casemiro–Bruno Fernandes partnership, and Fernandes’ influence in a key win that keeps United within reach of the top spots.
Live updates from the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa show a tight, chance‑sparing start as United press under Casemiro and Cunha while Villa sit compact under Unai Emery. Key moments include Casemiro near a penalty after a collision with Barkley, Amad’s header saved by Martinez, and several near-misses as Cunha and Mbeumo lead United’s attack and Villa’s forwards probe, with no goals yet around the 24th minute in a crucial six‑pointer.
Chelsea head to Villa Park aiming to move into the Premier League top five, with Filip Jörgensen starting in goal over Robert Sánchez and Pedro Neto suspended; Ian Maatsen starts for Villa with several ex-Chelsea players on the bench. Villa's XI: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Buendía, Rogers, Watkins. Chelsea's XI: Jörgensen, Hato, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto, Caicedo, James, Garnacho, Enzo, Palmer, João Pedro. The match is on Wednesday, March 4, at 19:30 GMT (2:30pm EST, 1am IST), broadcast on TNT Sports 3 in the UK and Universo in the US, with discovery+ and Universo Now streaming. Referee Jarred Gillett; VAR James Bell.
Chelsea, still under head coach Liam Rosenior and short of form, head to Villa Park for a pivotal six-pointer that could restore their top-four bid, while Aston Villa look to arrest a slump despite recent signings and ongoing injuries.
Aston Villa beat Newcastle United 2-0 at St James' Park, their first league win there since 2005, as Unai Emery's side reinforced their European push. Emiliano Martinez made an early save, Buendia curled in a superb opener and Ollie Watkins headed home late, keeping Villa third and four points behind Arsenal after a midweek Europa League win.
The piece contrasts Aston Villa’s sharp rise under Unai Emery with Tottenham Hotspur’s decline, noting Villa’s FA Cup win over Spurs and a broader shift as Newcastle, Brentford, Fulham, Brighton, and others overtake Spurs in the Premier League, highlighting injuries and leadership tensions as a backdrop to Spurs’ slide.
Tottenham have agreed a transfer fee of up to €40m (£34.6m) to sign Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid, ahead of Aston Villa who had floated a loan-to-buy option. Gallagher wants a Premier League return to bolster his England World Cup chances. Spurs expect to pay around £25m upfront on a five-year deal, with bonuses potentially lifting the total to about £34m, as Bentancur's hamstring injury leaves them seeking midfield depth.
Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa has intensified doubts about Thomas Frank's future as head coach, with fans' discontent and poor performances highlighting the need for a turnaround in results to secure his position.
Aston Villa has signed Brazilian winger Alysson Edward from Grêmio, marking Unai Emery's first January transfer, as Villa aims to strengthen their squad while currently sitting third in the Premier League.
Aston Villa has signed 19-year-old Brazilian winger Alysson from Grêmio, where he made 34 league appearances last season, marking an exciting addition to their squad.
Arsenal achieved a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium, highlighted by a dynamic second-half performance with goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus, captured in a vibrant matchday photo gallery.
Arsenal ended 2025 on top of the Premier League with a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, ending Villa's 11-match winning streak and celebrating a strong second-half performance with goals from Gabriel, Zubimendi, Trossard, and Jesus.
Arsenal strengthened their Premier League title challenge with a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, moving five points clear at the top, while Villa's missed opportunities and injuries highlight the competitive nature of the race. Odegaard's resurgence and Gabriel's return were key factors in Arsenal's dominant second-half performance, and both managers reflected on the game’s tactical nuances and future fixtures.