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Spurs' Frank blames Watkins for melee after Cup exit

Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was left "hurt" by their FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, but defended his passionate players after a full-time melee and criticised Ollie Watkins.

Soccer • 17 hrs

Pressure mounts on Frank as Villa dump out Spurs

A spirited second-half rally could not prevent Tottenham exiting the FA Cup after a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa to further increase the pressure on Thomas Frank.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Brentford's Igor Thiago (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal with manager Keith Andrews (top) during the Premier League match between Brentford and Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Brentford, England.

Premier League wrap: Andrews' Bees buzz, Spurs struggle

Igor Thiago scored twice to keep the European push of Keith Andrews' Brentford on track and become the top-scoring Brazilian in a Premier League season in a 3-0 win over Sunderland.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on January 03, 2026 in Birmingham, England.

Premier League wrap: Villa bounce back as West Ham sink

Ollie Watkins celebrated his 250th appearance for Aston Villa with a goal in a 3-1 win against a wretched Nottingham Forest who are slipping into deep relegation trouble.

Soccer • 03 Jan

Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, shake hands prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England.

Emery cites the 'cold' for non-handshake with Arteta

Unai Emery defended his decision not to shake Mikel Arteta's hand by claiming it was "cold" at the Emirates after his former club Arsenal ran riot to secure a statement 4-1 win.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London

Arsenal five points clear with statement win over Villa

Arsenal scored four times in a rampant second-half display to secure a statement 4-1 win over Premier League title rivals Aston Villa at the Emirates.

Soccer • 30 Dec 25

Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Premier League: Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa recap

League leaders Arsenal made a big statement with a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa the Emirates that moves the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 30 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa

Super sub Watkins bags brace as Villa win again

Aston Villa's remarkable winning run continued as Ollie Watkins came off the bench in the second half to score twice and earn a valuable 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 27 Dec 25

Unai Emery manger / head coach of Aston Villa throws his coat in the air after Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa scores a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025 in Birmin

Emery overjoyed with Villa's 'protagonist' Rogers

Unai Emery heaped praised on Morgan Rogers after the star's delightful double helped Aston Villa overcome Manchester United and extend their winning run to a 10th match.

Soccer • 22 Dec 25

Rogers strikes twice as Villa defeat Manchester United

Morgan Rogers' brilliant brace helped Aston Villa secure a 10th successive win in all competitions as Unai Emery's Premier League title contenders triumphed 2-1 against Manchester United.

Soccer • 22 Dec 25

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025 in Birmingham,

Premier League recap: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United

High-flying Aston Villa have beaten Manchester United in today's Premier League clash. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 21 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Erling Haland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on December 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/

Premier League: City and Villa earn wins in title chase

Manchester City moved back to within two points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Soccer • 14 Dec 25

Aston Villa's Emi Buendia (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park

Buendia strikes in injury-time to beat Arsenal

Emiliano Buendia scored with the last kick of the game as Aston Villa blew the Premier League title race wide open with a dramatic 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal.

Soccer • 06 Dec 25

Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara shoots to score the only goal of the game against Wolves

Premier League: Villa defeat Wolves, Brighton win again

Boubacar Kamara's stunning goal was enough to earn Aston Villa their seventh win in eight Premier League games and bragging rights over local rivals Wolves.

Soccer • 30 Nov 25

Police arrest BSC Young Boys fans during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Aston Villa FC and BSC Young Boys at Villa Park on November 27, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

Villa beat Young Boys amid trouble in the stands

Donyell Malen struck a first-half brace as Aston Villa secured a 2-1 Europa League victory over Young Boys amid trouble from the away support at Villa Park.

Soccer • 27 Nov 25

LEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on November 23, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty I

Rogers fires Villa into top four as Leeds lose again

Morgan Rogers' second-half double sealed Aston Villa a 2-1 win at Leeds and lifted his side into the Premier League's top four.

Soccer • 23 Nov 25

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, applauds the fans at full-time following the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Brentford, England.

Premier League wrap: Andrews' Bees grind down Newcastle

Newcastle are still without an away win this season after Keith Andrews' Brentford won a chaotic and controversial encounter 3-1.

Soccer • 09 Nov 25

Protests take shine off Villa's Maccabi Tel Aviv win

Aston Villa coasted to a 2-0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv where all the attention was on what happened off the pitch.

Soccer • 06 Nov 25

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on November 01, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Van Dijk hits out at 'ridiculous takes' about Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised "absolutely ridiculous takes" of his side's poor form after their 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Nov 25

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool after scoring against Aston Villa - Premier League, November 2025

250 for Salah as Liverpool end four-match losing run

Mohamed Salah's 250th goal for Liverpool helped them stop the rot with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.

Soccer • 01 Nov 25

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (second right) after scoring against Aston Villa - Premier League, November 2025

Premier League recap: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool got back on track with victory at home against Liverpool.

Soccer • 01 Nov 25

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Matty Cash of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on October 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole

Cash grabs winner over City as Villa revival ramps up

Matty Cash's first-half fizzer earned Aston Villa an excellent 1-0 win over Manchester City, whose Premier League title hopes took an early blow.

Soccer • 26 Oct 25

Aston Villa warn fans not to display political messages

Aston Villa have warned their fans against displaying political symbols, messages or flags during next month's Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Soccer • 21 Oct 25

Maccabi to decline away Europa League ticket allocation

Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for the Europa League match at Villa Park, the Israeli club have said.

Soccer • 21 Oct 25

Morgan Rogers scores against Tottenham - Premier League, October 2025

Rogers ends wait for goal as Aston Villa beat Tottenham

Morgan Rogers' first goal for Aston Villa in 20 matches inspired a fifth-consecutive win and piled more home woe on Tottenham as they suffered a 2-1 Premier League defeat.

Soccer • 19 Oct 25