Aston Villa Team News - Soccer

Leon Bailey - First goal contribution of campaign Bailey assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Chelsea.

Impact Bailey's driven ball into the box Wednesday created havoc for the Chelsea defense and assisted Aston Villa's opening goal in their 4-1 home defeat. In addition to his assist, the forward contributed one tackle (one won), one interception and one clearance to the defensive effort across his 63 minutes of play. Since returning from his abbreviated loan spell at Roma, Bailey has created nine chances across eight appearances (three starts)

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Opens scoring in defeat Douglas Luiz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Douglas Luiz scored a mouthwatering back-heel finish Wednesday to open the scoring, though Aston Villa would be thrashed thereafter in a 4-1 home defeat versus Chelsea. The moment marked the midfielder's first Premier League goal since the 2023/24 season with Aston Villa. Since rejoining the Villains on-loan from Juventus, Douglas Luiz has made seven successive appearances (seven starts), created 13 chances, scored once and assisted once.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Concedes four in defeat Martinez made four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact Martinez repelled just four of eight Chelsea shots on goal Wednesday as Aston Villa were outclassed in a 4-1 home defeat. Across his last five Premier League appearances (five starts), the veteran keeper has made 17 saves and six clearances while conceding eight goals. Martinez's next challenge is likely to come Thursday when Aston Villa resume Europa League play in a matchup at Lille.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'That's why' - Joao Pedro explains his celebration after completing Chelsea hat-trick vs Villa Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has explained his Samba celebration after completing his Premier League hat-trick in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Ast...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Chelsea were 'ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC' vs. Aston Villa + Liverpool are in FREE FALL! - Nicol | ESPN FC

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Villa 'in a bad moment' as Emery urges players to 'recover confidence' Aston Villa are now without a win in three Premier League games, after Chelsea came from behind to run out commanding victors at Villa Park.

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Jadon Sancho - Loan locked against United Sancho won't be an option for the next Premier League game against Manchester United due to being loan-locked by his parent club.

Impact Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club in the upcoming Premier League matchup due to a clause in his loan deal. The forward will be back available for the clash against West Ham on March. 22, though he should still see minutes in the upcoming Europa League doubleheader against Lille this month. Sancho has started just one of his last four appearances across all competitions, so his absence remains a relatively minor loss for the Villains.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Arsenal has moved seven points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after scraping a 1-0 win at Brighton while its title rival drew 2-2 at home to struggling N...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joao Pedro's hat-trick gives Chelsea 4-1 lead against Aston Villa | Premier League

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Douglas Luiz's cheeky finish gives Aston Villa lead over Chelsea | Premier League

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Matty Cash - Suffers knock against Chelsea Cash was forced off due to a blow after the first half of Wednesday's matchup versus Chelsea, Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cash was unable to return to the field for the final 45 minutes of the midweek clash, but the nature and severity of the issue remain unclear. Therefore, the defender will be a doubt for next week's Europa League clash against Lille. Lamare Bogarde took his place in the last match and will look to take on a bigger role if Cash requires some time to recover.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Suffers knock against Chelsea Cash was forced off due to a blow after the first half of Wednesday's matchup versus Chelsea, Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic reports.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match | Sporting News Aston Villa and Chelsea are each looking to get their Champions League qualification bids back on track after recent form slumps.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Latest Chelsea fitness news for Aston Villa as key Cole Palmer confirmation offered The Chelsea team news for their Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Wednesday night has been confirmed.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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John McGinn - Working on recovery McGinn (knee) is progressing through rehabilitation, according to manager Unai Emery. "He's progressively getting better, but we have enough players to keep our consistency, to get...

Impact McGinn is still in recovery and not yet an option, with the midfielder set to miss a 10th straight match due to his knee injury. That said, the midfielder is still waiting on a major boost in health, warranting a return to play. He will be expected to start training soon, hopefully, an option for the club by the end of the month.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Premier League clash? The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Premier League preview, team news, kick-off time & how to watch Chelsea face Aston Villa in the Premier League as the race for Champions League qualification intensifies.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Chelsea XI vs. Aston Villa: Neto Suspension Forces Tweak—Injury News, Predicted Lineup Villa Park plays host to a hugely significant fixture in the race to play in next season’s Champions League.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How shirt and AI presentation convinced Benjamin Sesko to snub Newcastle and sign for Man Utd

Manchester United made a special pitch to Benjamin Sesko which convinced him to join the Red Devils over Newcastle despite the Magpies offer...

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How shirt and AI presentation convinced Benjamin Sesko to snub Newcastle and sign for Man Utd

Arsenal fans named as most-hated supporters in the Premier League

Arsenal might be leading the way on the pitch as they chase a first Premier League title in over two decades, but off it, they have secured...

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Arsenal fans named as most-hated supporters in the Premier League

Michael Carrick is Man Utd's only choice: Interim boss must be given permanent role after record-equalling form and lack of Red Devils alternatives

When Roy Keane claimed in January that Michael Carrick should not get the Manchester United job permanently, even if he wins every game unti...

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Michael Carrick is Man Utd's only choice: Interim boss must be given permanent role after record-equalling form and lack of Red Devils alternatives

Morgan Rogers - Four shots in loss Rogers recorded four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 defeat versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Rogers got the nod up front and looked to spark Villa in a scrappy, rain-soaked battle, but Wolves' compact block kept him from finding many clean looks in dangerous areas. That said, he still let four shots fly (two on target), marking the sixth time this season he's hit that volume, yet his recent dip in form continued as he's now gone four straight appearances across all competitions without a goal or an assist.

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Emiliano Martinez - Beaten twice against Wolves Martinez made no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Martinez was picked apart around the hour mark when Joao Gomes ripped a shot in off the underside of the crossbar, a finish that left him with no real shot to keep it out. He could only watch late as Wolves broke in transition and substitute Rodrigo Gomes buried the counter in stoppage time to put the game away. Villa dominated possession for long stretches but gave him little support to swing the momentum back, and with just two clean sheets in his last 15 appearances across all competitions, he will be desperate to flip that ugly run on Wednesday against Chelsea.

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