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ASTON VILLA 16-9-9 · 7TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
16-9-9 · 7TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
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Aston Villa and Everton Want to Sign Celtic Superstar Aston Villa, Everton and several other Premier League clubs appear to be interested in signing the Celtic superstar.
Ollie Watkins strikes Aston Villa in front of Brentford | Premier League
MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE
How to Watch Brentford vs Aston Villa: Live Stream Premier League, TV Channel Two teams in the middle of the Premier League table face off in Matchweek 28, as 10th-place Aston Villa go on the road to take on 11th-place...
MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Boubacar Kamara is back: Aston Villa's best player and Unai Emery's mentality monster in midfield is key to their season With exclusive insight from Unai Emery, Adam Bate takes a look at why Boubacar Kamaras return is so important for Aston Villa; watch Brentfo...
MARCH 8 • SKY.COM
Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for Premier League match | Sporting News Aston Villa vs. Brentford kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news....
MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Marco Asensio - Injured for Saturday Asensio is out for Saturday's match against Brentford due to injury, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.
Impact Asensio looks to have possibly picked up an injury in Tuesday's UCL match, as he is not an option Tuesday. He has bagged five goals in five appearances since joining the club, so this is tough for the attacker, halting his momentum greatly. He will not turn to Wednesday and hope to be fit for their UCL contest.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Martinez - Left off team sheet Martinez is out for Saturday's match against Brentford due to injury, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.
Impact Martinez is a surprise absence Saturday, with the goalie's absence unclear, dealing with an undisclosed injury. This leaves Robin Olsen to start in net, only his second start of the season. The club will hope to have Martinez back by Wednesday, as he is a top keeper in the world and their regular starter.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Barkley - Remains out Barkley (calf) remains sidelined for Saturday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Unai Emery. "Barkley is out, not available for tomorrow, Onana is starting to work with the...
Impact Barkley remains on the sideline with a calf injury and isn't an option for Saturday's clash. The midfielder will only have one more chance to return before the March international break, a March 12 clash with Club Brugge in the Champions League.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Amadou Onana - Nearing return Onana (hamstring) is getting closer to a return, according to manager Unai Emery. "Barkley is out, not available for tomorrow, Onana is starting to work with the team and is close...
Impact Onana is getting closer to a full return from injury, but likely isn't fit for Saturday's clash. The midfielder could be targeting a return for the second leg against Club Brugge in the Champions League. That European match would be his last chance to return before the March international break.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
The race for the Champions League may be the most compelling story left in English soccer
The race for Champions League qualification may be the most gripping narrative left in the Premier LeagueMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boubacar Kamara is back: Aston Villa's best player and Unai Emery's mentality monster in midfield is key to their season With exclusive insight from Unai Emery, Adam Bate takes a look at why Boubacar Kamaras return is so important for Aston Villa; watch Brentfo...
MARCH 5 • SKY.COM
Lucas Digne - Four crosses in win Digne registered four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Club Brugge.
Impact Digne put together a solid performance on both ends of the pitch in Tuesday's victory. He created one chance on the attack and recorded four crosses for the fourth time in the UCL this season. On the defensive end he won two tackles, made three clearances and won two duels in his full 90 minutes of action.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Asensio - Scores penalty Tuesday Asensio scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.
Impact Asensio sealed his side's win Tuesday as he converted a penalty in the 88th minute to take the 3-1 lead. It came on one of the two shots he took in the match. Asensio has played great since joining Aston Villa on loan in the winter transfer window and has especially blossomed in the last week and a half. In his last four appearances in all competitions he has scored five goals, including braces in wins against Chelsea (Premier League) and Cardiff City (FA Cup) where he was the only member of his team to score. His recent form will likely earn him more playing time moving forward, especially with Aston Villa still playing in three competitons.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Leon Bailey - Scores opener Tuesday Bailey scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 win versus Club Brugge.
Impact Bailey opened up the scoring Tuesday with an unassisted goal in the 3rd minute, his first goal in the Champions League this season. It's been a quiet season for Bailey -- he has just four goal contributions in 29 appearances across the Premier League and Champions League -- but he came up with a big moment versus Club Brugge. He also created one chance and won four duels before he was subbed off in the 64th minute for Boubacar Kamara.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Martinez - Concedes once in win Martinez had two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 3-1 victory versus Club Brugge.
Impact Martinez conceded one goal Tuesday, a Maxim De Cuyper strike in the 12th minute. It marked his fourth consecutive UCL start conceding at least one goal. After a midweek trip to Brentford, Martinez will take on Club Brugge again in the second leg on Wednesday.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps PSV
Real Madrid maintained its dominance over Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal's young stars beat down on PSVMARCH 5
Rashford returns to Champions League in Aston Villa's 3-1 win at Club Brugge
Marcus Rashford has resumed his Champions League career, starting in Aston Villa's 3-1 win at Club BruggeMARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps to record away win at PSV
Real Madrid has maintained its dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe’s biggest stageMARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pau Torres - listed to bench Torres (foot) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Club Brugge.
Impact Torres is with the club for their reception of Club Brugge, finally fit from a lengthy absence dating back to December. He was seeing regular time up until his injury and will hope he can earn that spot back in the coming weeks, starting in 23 of his 24 appearances this season.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Boubacar Kamara - Healthy to face Brugge Kamara (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Club Brugge.
Impact Kamara was deemed ready for minutes Monday and has met that claim Tuesday, as he is on the bench for their UCL contest. The midfielder has missed the last four games and is typically a starter when fit, hoping to see that spot back once testing his leg.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Matty Cash - Returns to bench Cash (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Club Brugge.
Impact Cash is with the team as expected Tuesday, finding a spot on the bench to face Club Brugge in the knockout stage opener. He will look to test his legs before likely seeing the start next contest, starting in 21 of his 23 appearances this campaign.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrone Mings - Starting Tuesday Mings (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Club Brugge.
Impact Mings has made his way back to the team sheet as expected, seeing a spot in the starting XI immediately following his knee injury. He will hope to remain in a starting role now that he is fit, as he has now started in eight of his past 10 appearances on the team sheet when fit.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
"They could have an unbelievable season, one to really remember" - Alan Shearer names surprise club as favourites to win FA Cup ahead of Man City Premier League legend Alan Shearer has backed Aston Villa to win the FA Cup over Man City.
MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr draws at Esteghlal in Asian Champions League Elite
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran drew 0-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite second roundMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donyell Malen - Not eligible for UCL Malen (not injury related) is not in the squad and won't play Tuesday against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.
Impact Malen was one of two January signings who wasn't added to the UEFA Champions League squad for the knockout stages, with Andres Garcia being the other one, meaning the Dutchman will only suit up for Villa in domestic competitions. Malen will be available to face Brighton on Saturday, but he will be ineligible again for the return leg of this Brugge tie on March 12.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
