#Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins praised Unai Emery after Aston Villa produced a brilliant 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest to reach the Europa League final, where they will face Freiburg in Istanbul.

The Premier League is guaranteed at least five teams in next season’s UEFA Champions League after securing an extra European Performance Spot, with the race for fifth place now intensifying.

Aston Villa scored inside two minutes, but Chelsea responded with ruthless quality. Joao Pedro hit a clinical hat-trick and played a role in Cole Palmer’s strike as the Blues dismantled Villa 4-1 at Villa Park to climb into the Premier League’s top five.

Everton dug deep at Villa Park to claim a priceless 1-0 away win over Aston Villa, ending the hosts’ 11-match home winning streak and boosting their push back into the Premier League top half.

Arsenal produced a ruthless second-half masterclass to dismantle Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates, ending the visitors’ 11-game winning run and opening up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score twice as Aston Villa overturned a first-half deficit and beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, equalling a long-standing club record of 11 consecutive wins.

Morgan Rogers produced a breathtaking brace as Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park to keep pace in the Premier League title race and move within touching distance of leaders Arsenal at Christmas.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted his side must adapt their approach ahead of a tough trip to Aston Villa, with AFCON absences forcing tactical flexibility at a critical stage of the season.

Aston Villa produced another stirring comeback to defeat West Ham United 3-2 at the London Stadium, extending their Premier League winning run to six matches and strengthening their claim as genuine title contenders.

Aston Villa showed grit and efficiency in Basel, overcoming a spirited home side to secure a crucial Europa League win. Goals from Evann Guessand and Youri Tielemans sealed the result, keeping Unai Emery’s men climbing the standings while Basel were left rueing missed chances.

Aston Villa struck at the death to stun Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park, cutting the Gunners lead at the summit and extending Unai Emerys frightening home dominance in one of the games of the season.

Aston Villa edged Young Boys 2–1 in a nervy finish after dominating most of the evening, while Nottingham Forest stormed to a convincing 3–0 victory over Malmo at the City Ground. Both English sides strengthened their European positions with contrasting but deserved wins.

Arsenal tightened their grip on top spot with a ruthless 4–1 victory over Tottenham in the North London Derby, while Aston Villa climbed into the top four after a spirited second-half comeback to beat Leeds United 2–1 at Elland Road.

Arsenal maintained their lead at the Premier League summit with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, while Aston Villa produced the weekend’s standout result — defeating Manchester City 1-0 at Villa Park. Eberechi Eze and Matty Cash delivered decisive moments for their sides in a round that reshaped the title race.

On a day when the fans needed something to smile about, Manchester United delivered a spirited 2-0 win over Aston Villa ending a miserable season with a performance full of fight, flair, and maybe a little hope for the future.