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Ciaran Clark in action for Sheffield United last season

Ciaran Clark pens one-year deal with Stoke City

Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark has penned a one-year deal with Championship side Stoke City.

John McGinn scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time

Last-gasp McGinn goal saves Villa's blushes

John McGinn's last-gasp winner saved Aston Villa from embarrassment as they laboured to an uninspiring 1-0 victory against Zrinjski Mostar.

Soccer • 05 Oct 23

Ollie Watkins (centre) celebrates scoring Villa's fourth goal of the afternoon

Watkins claims hat-trick as Villa hit Brighton for six

A hat-trick from England striker Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa to a sensational 6-1 thrashing of high-flying Brighton and Hove Albion.

Soccer • 30 Sep 23

Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring the winner

Chelsea woes continue as Villa make most of Gusto red

Chelsea fell to their third Premier League defeat of the season as Aston Villa won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after Malo Gusto was shown a second-half red card.

Soccer • 24 Sep 23

Ernest Muci scored what would prove to be the winner early in the second half

Villa start European odyssey with defeat to Legia

Sloppy Aston Villa crashed to a chaotic 3-2 Europa Conference League defeat at Legia Warsaw as Ernest Muci's second-half winner spoiled Villa's debut in the competition.

Soccer • 21 Sep 23

Dejan Kulusevski looks to the heavens after securing the three points for the hosts

Premier League wrap: Spurs strike late to blunt Blades

High-flying Tottenham staged an astonishing turnaround with two goals in added time to beat promoted Sheffield United 2-1 and maintain their unbeaten record in the Premier League.

Soccer • 16 Sep 23

Szoboszlai and Salah on the mark as Reds sink Villa

Mohamed Salah ignored the Saudi Arabian spotlight focused on him with a goal and an impressive all-round performance in Liverpool's comfortable 3-0 Premier League rout of Aston Villa which showed his commitment and desire has not wavered.

Soccer • 03 Sep 23

Villa add to Hibs' misery as Scottish trio crash out

Aston Villa booked a place in the Europa Conference League group stage by sweeping aside Hibernian 3-0 on the night and 8-0 on aggregate.

Soccer • 31 Aug 23

Matty Cash celebrates his opener for Villa

Cash double helps Villa take all the points at Burnley

Defender Matty Cash scored twice in the first half as Aston Villa beat Burnley 3-1 for their second Premier League win of the season.

Soccer • 27 Aug 23

Hibernian's Paul Hanlon closes down Ollie Watkins

Hat-trick for Watkins as Villa hammer Hibs in ECL

Ollie Watkins grabbed a hat-trick as Aston Villa effectively booked their place in the Europa Conference League with a 5-0 away win over Hibernian.

Soccer • 23 Aug 23

Jhon Duran slots home Aston Villa's fourth goal

Villa hammer awful Everton to bounce back

Aston Villa bounced back from their heavy opening-day Premier League defeat by cantering to a 4-0 home win against Everton.

Soccer • 20 Aug 23

Tyrone Mings' absence a huge blow for Villa as they look to build on last season's strong finish in the league

Mings faces lengthy spell out after damaging knee

Aston Villa and England defender Tyrone Mings is facing a long spell on the sidelines as he is set to undergo an operation on a "significant knee injury".

Soccer • 14 Aug 23

Sandro Tonali finds the net on his Premier League debut

Newcastle smash depleted Villa in five-goal rout

Sandro Tonali paid off the first instalment of his €60million transfer fee as he marked a fine debut with his first goal and inspired Newcastle to a 5-1 drubbing of Aston Villa.

Soccer • 12 Aug 23

Pau Torres moves to the English midlands in a five-year deal

Transfers: Torres completes Villa move from Villarreal

Aston Villa have completed the signing of defender Pau Torres from Villarreal.

Soccer • 12 Jul 23

Steven Gerrard has been out of work since his dismissal by Aston Villa

Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-year contract to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq.

Soccer • 03 Jul 23

Villa land Tielemans on a free transfer

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Belgium international Youri Tielemans when his contract with relegated Leicester expires.

Soccer • 10 Jun 23

Roberto Firmino celebrates his equalising goal at Anfield

Firmino marks Anfield swansong with late equaliser

Roberto Firmino signed off in fairytale fashion with a goal in front of the Kop on his final Anfield appearance but his 89th-minute strike only earned a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa to leave Liverpool's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

Soccer • 20 May 23

Emery keen to keep 'good moments' going for Euro push

Unai Emery says Aston Villa are determined to grasp the possible "last opportunity" of European football next season.

Soccer • 12 May 23

Lampard was marking his 100th match in charge in the English top flight

Premier League wrap: Lampard's Chelsea earn elusive win

Frank Lampard picked up his first points since returning to Chelsea as interim manager with a 3-1 Premier League victory at Bournemouth.

Soccer • 06 May 23

United edge past Aston Villa to tighten top-four grip

Bruno Fernandes' strike strengthened Manchester United's grip on Champions League qualification and ended Aston Villa's 10-match unbeaten run.

Soccer • 30 Apr 23

Emery targets European football for Villa

Unai Emery has emphasised the importance of the games ahead as Aston Villa and their fans dream of a return to Europe following the 1-0 home win over Fulham.

Soccer • 26 Apr 23

Tyrone Mings celebrates his first league goal since 2021

Mings heads Villa to win over Fulham

Aston Villa continued their push for Europe as they moved up to fifth place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home victory over Fulham.

Soccer • 25 Apr 23

Ollie Watkins has been in excellent form since Unai Emery took charge at Villa Park

Aston Villa boost European hopes at Newcastle's expense

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat third-placed Newcastle 3-0 at Villa Park to move within sight of the Premier League top four spots.

Soccer • 15 Apr 23

Chelsea feel fans' pain, says Potter after latest loss

Graham Potter said he feels the pain of Chelsea supporters after some fans called for him to leave at the end of his side's 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

Soccer • 01 Apr 23

Villa climb into top half as Potter's blues continue

Chelsea slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table as John McGinn's brilliant 30-yard strike helped Aston Villa to a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge and heaped pressure back onto Graham Potter.

Soccer • 01 Apr 23