SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 ⢠BBC.CO.UK
Aston Villa vs
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McGinn scores as Aston Villa shuts out Bologna
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Villa Park, Birmingham, ENG
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 ⢠BBC.CO.UK
Ross Barkley - Still unavailable Barkley (personal) is out for Sunday's clash with Fulham, despite returning to the training grounds, per manager Unai Emery. "[Ross] Barkley is not available."
Impact Barkley has been out with a personal issue, and is now back at the training ground. It appears he's now getting up to fitness as he's still not ready for a place in the squad. Barkley has been a depth option when available, with just three starts since joining Aston Villa last season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Martinez - Still being assessed Martinez is uncertain for Sunday's clash with Fulham, per manager Unai Emery."It's a small injury for Emi Martinez and hopefully he'll be available for Sunday."
Impact Martinez missed Thursday's clash with Bologna due to a small knock, bringing Marco Bizot into the starting XI. If Martinez can get fit for Sunday's clash he would be straight into the XI, though it's not clear what the issue is beyond a minor muscular concern.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Andres Garcia - Unused on bench Garcia went unused on the bench during Thursday's 1-0 win over Bologna.
Impact Garcia was back in the squad after a knock kept him out against Sunderland, but went unused. Even when fit Garcia isn't expected to take on a significant role in the first team. Garcia has made just 10 appearances since joining Aston Villa, and none this season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Martinez - Out Thursday Martinez is out for Thursday's Europa League clash with Bologna due to a minor muscle issue, Jacob Tanswell reports.
Impact Martinez isn't playing in the Europa League opener, with Marco Bizot instead starting. It's not thought to be a serious concern, but Martinez could be in doubt for Sunday's clash with Fulham back in Premier League action. It would be Bizot in the starting XI once more if Martinez is ruled out.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 ⢠ROTOWIRE
McGinn's early goal gives Aston Villa its first win of the season in Europa League
Captain John McGinn has scored the only goal as Aston Villa beat Bologna 1-0 in the Europa League to secure its first win of the seasonSEPTEMBER 25, 2025 ⢠Associated Press
