Mikel Arteta has said that Aston Villa's blistering run of form has made them genuine contenders in the Premier League title race, as Arsenal prepare for a high-stakes trip to Villa Park.
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has pledged his long-term future to the club by signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2031.
Jadon Sancho's struggles deepened on Thursday as the on-loan Manchester United winger failed to seize his opportunity in Aston Villa's 2-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Aston Villa marked Unai Emery's third anniversary in charge with another European win at Villa Park, while Nottingham Forest were left frustrated after being held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz.
Aston Villa has confirmed that captain John McGinn has signed a new three-year deal with the club.
Manager Arne Slot said Liverpool finally earned the bit of good fortune they had been missing after ending their four-match Premier League losing run with a 2–0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday.