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John McGinn - Pictured in training McGinn (hamstring) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester City.

Impact McGinn was projected to return this week and it looks like he's on track, though an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday seems like a long shot. He's been out a month with a hamstring injury and shouldn't be pushed too hard. If he's not ready to start, Jacob Ramsey will likely remain in the XI against Leicester.

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Slow transfer day in Spain; Barcelona gets to register Gavi

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Bertrand Traore - Back with Villa Traore is back with Aston Villa after ending his loan at Istanbul Basakeshir early.

Impact Traore is nursing a knee injury, but he figures to be ready in a couple weeks. He appeared in 18 matches for Istanbul and it seems like Unai Emery wants to work with the winger and see what he can provide for Villa. Under Steven Gerrard, he had lost any kind of role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Continental Cup: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction Everything you need to know about the Conti Cup quarter-final between Arsenal & Aston Villa.

JANUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lucas Digne - Back in training Digne was pictured in training Wednesday after missing this past weekend with a shoulder injury.

Impact Digne still has more than a week to recover and get back his fitness, as Villa were already kicked out of the FA Cup. As for Digne, his guaranteed spot in the starting XI may no longer be there following the addition of Alex Moreno, who adds a bit more in the attack. Moreno played well in his debut start and it wouldn't be surprising if he remained in the starting XI for the Feb. 4 contest.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Poland hires Santos as coach through 2026 World Cup

Fernando Santos is the new coach of Poland’s national team

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ollie Watkins - Bags winner over Saints Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Watkins bagged his first goal in last four matches but has only scored four times this term total. He's having a bit of an off year overall but still has had his days and has also added four assists to help his fantasy production.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Assists in win over Saints Luiz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Southampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Luiz tallied his first major contribution in last three matches but he's also mounted one goal and three assists over his past six matches and has been very productive overall of late.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Takes four shots in victory Bailey had four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Southampton.

Impact Baily has been very active and productive of late after racking up one goal on 11 shots while adding four chances created and nine crosses over his past three matches alone. He's already mounted four goals and two assists this term.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Takes two shots in shutout win Moreno generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Moreno was a creative force to reckon with here in his first start for Villa and seems like an immediate fit and blasts on fantasy radars right off the gate. In addition Villa have now held two shutouts in last four matches.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Young - Sends three crosses in shutout win Young recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Young and the Villa back line held second clean sheet in last four matches and the team has been improving of late. The defender has only racked up six crosses over his past five starts but has been productive in defensive peripheral stats with 15 tackles and 14 clearances over the same span.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Holds clean sheet for victory Mings generated one tackle (zero won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Mings and the Villa back line held second clean sheet in last four matches and the team has been improving of late. The defender though has offered very little offensively despite getting an assist in the last three matches and his best assets have been interceptions and clearances.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Wins four aerials in shutout win Konsa held a clean sheet and racked up four aerials won and three fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Konsa and the Villa back line held second clean sheet in last four matches and the team has been improving of late. The defender hasn't offered much offensively but has been productive in defensive peripheral stats.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Makes five saves for shutout win Martinez had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Martinez held his first clean sheet after the World Cup but he's only held two shutouts in last 10 Premier League matches. The keeper has racked up nine saves with two goals allowed over his past three starts.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa confirm transfer of Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire Aston Villa have announced they’ve completed the transfer of Colombian striker Jhon Duran from the Chicago Fire.

JANUARY 23 • SACBEE.COM

Klopp grateful for small step after Liverpool-Chelsea draw

After reaching the milestone of 1,000 games in management, Jurgen Klopp must feel like he is at the beginning of a new journey at Liverpool

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southampton v. Aston Villa | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 1/21/2023

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Aston Villa beats EPL bottom-dweller Southampton 1-0

Ollie Watkins’ second-half goal has secured a 1-0 win for Aston Villa at Southampton in the English Premier League

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ollie Watkins breaks deadlock for Aston Villa v. Southampton | Premier League

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

West Ham beats Everton 2-0, piles more pressure on Lampard

Jarrod Bowen has scored twice for West Ham in a 2-0 win over Everton that keeps Frank Lampard’s team in the English Premier League relegation zone

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drone causes brief delay at Southampton's EPL game

The English Premier League game between Southampton and Aston Villa was briefly halted after a drone was spotted flying around St. Mary’s Stadium late in the first half

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ludwig Augustinsson - Too soon to return Augustinsson is not in the match day squad to face Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Augustinsson had a chance to return, but ultimately will miss out on another match due to a leg injury. The fullback has played just 76 minutes in the league this season so his absence isn't a major factor for Villa.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Makes bench for Southampton clash Cash is fit and in the match day squad to face Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Cash returns from an injury to at least be involved in Saturday's squad. Ashley Young will start, but Cash could be back in the starting XI as soon Villa's next match after making 13 starts prior to the injury.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Leading the line against Saints Watkins is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Southampton.

Impact Watkins returns from an ankle injury to lead the line for Villa on Saturday. The forward will lead the line for Villa after scoring three goals and providing four assists in 18 appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham complete signing of Aston Villa striker Danny Ings West Have have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker Danny Ings in a move worth £15m.

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM