ASTON VILLA

Ollie Watkins hits 100 as Aston Villa storm into Europa semi-finals

Aston Villa powered into the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Bologna, sealing a crushing 7-1 aggregate victory at Villa Park on Thursday night.

17 Apr 2026

Unai Emery issues complacency warning as Villa prepare for Bologna battle

Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that their Europa League quarter-final tie against Bologna is far from finished, despite holding a strong advantage heading into Thursday night's second leg at Villa Park.

16 Apr 2026

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Ollie Watkins brace hands Aston Villa victory over Bologna

Unai Emery has praised a "fantastic" result after Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna in their Europa League quarter-final, despite admitting his side fell short of their best level.

10 Apr 2026

Amadou Onana: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery 'obsessed with football'

Amadou Onana has hailed Unai Emery as the best manager he's ever worked under, describing the Aston Villa boss as a "genius" whose obsession with football pushes players beyond their limits.

26 Mar 2026

Ollie Watkins responds to England snub with goal as World Cup hopes remain alive

Ollie Watkins has admitted he was not surprised to be left out of England's latest squad, but insists his World Cup ambitions remain firmly alive despite a dip in form.

23 Mar 2026

Premier League wrap: Tottenham sink deeper into trouble, Aston Villa boost European push

Nottingham Forest compounded Tottenham's relegation fears with a 3-0 win in north London while Aston Villa strengthened their Champions League ambitions with a 2-0 victory over West Ham in Premier League action on Sunday.

22 Mar 2026