2 w. ago Jadon Sancho impresses Wayne Rooney with Aston Villa cameo against former club Chelsea

Wayne Rooney lauded Jadon Sancho's performance after the Manchester United loanee came off the bench for Aston Villa against his former club Chelsea on Saturday night

Politics

2 w. ago Chelsea launch investigation after accusations made in feisty end to Aston Villa defeat

A plastic bottle was allegedly thrown towards the Aston Villa bench after they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League - and Chelsea have now launched an investigation

Events

3 w. ago Aston Villa lodge complaint after bottle thrown at their bench at end of Chelsea win

Chelsea intend to cooperate with the investigationEmery plays down title talk after 11th consecutive winAston Villa lodged a complaint to Chelsea after a bottle of water was thrown at their bench at the end of their 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.There were jubilant scenes at full time after a stunning comeback moved Villa three points off Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. However, the celebrations also featured the away dugout being showered with water when the final whistle was blown. It was not clear if the bottle was thrown by someone from the Chelsea bench or whether it came from the crowd. Chelsea intend to cooperate with the investigation. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Ollie Watkins’ double off the bench gives Aston Villa comeback victory at Chelsea

Unai Emery had to tear up the plan. Aston Villa had started this game in a compact 4-2-2-2 formation but they were desperate for much of the first hour. Their passing was lethargic, they had no width, they were 1-0 down to a dominant Chelsea and it seemed the story was going to centre on Emery’s decision not to start Ollie Watkins up front.Yet few managers are as effective as Emery when it comes to altering the flow with a few smart tweaks. The Spaniard never stops plotting, never stops hunting for weaknesses in his opponents, and perhaps it was not a surprise when Villa’s tactical mastermind found a way to ensure that the travelling fans were belting out songs about winning the league at full time. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Aston Villa continue winning run as double from sub Ollie Watkins sinks Chelsea

The hosts led at Stamford Bridge but were beaten.

Politics

3 w. ago Why Man Utd twins Jack and Tyler Fletcher play for different national teams amid Ruben Amorim call

Jack Fletcher made his Premier League debut for Manchester United against Aston Villa and is on the bench for the match against Newcastle United alongside brother Tyler

Politics