Match report from Under-18 Premier League defeat

Ollie Watkins responded to Unai Emerys decision to start Marcus Rashford up front in both legs of Aston Villas Champions League quarter-final against PSG by inspiring his side to a statement 4-1 win over Newcastle in the Premier League to put them back in the hunt for top five

Ollie Watkins has a message for his manager Unai Emery - he wants to be starting the biggest games after he inspires Villa's win over Newcastle.

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery responds to Ollie Watkins lack of minutes in their Champions League quarter-final fixtures against PSG.

Aston Villa boost their Champions League hopes with victory over Newcastle, but who else is in the battle for the European places?

Ollie Watkins reveals he made it clear to Aston Villa boss Unai Emery that he was not happy with the lack of minutes he got against PSG in their Champions League quarter-final fixtures.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery tells of his pride at the way the players responded to their agonising Champions League exit with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Newcastle.

Manager reacts to a momentous match at Villa Park

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Aston Villa’s match against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Match report from Premier League clash at Villa Park

Nobody seems to have told Aston Villa the season is winding down. At a boisterous, increasingly gleeful Villa Park Unai Emery’s side moved up to sixth in the Premier League with a relentless dismantling of Newcastle, who simply fell away in the second half, conceding three goals in the final 20 minutes of a chastening 4-1 defeat. Newcastle remain in third spot and fought hard in the opening hour, after which life just seemed to catch up with them, Villa’s squad depth apparent as Emery shuffled his attacking substitutes with notable precision. Continue reading...

The Premier League trophy Manchester City have proudly held for the past four years will be soon heading to one side of Stanley Park, but having exploded to life late against Everton they seized control of their Champions League destiny on the other. Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic sealed a win that even Pep Guardiola may not have seen coming to keep City on course for a 15th successive season among the European elite. A goalless draw appeared the most likely outcome for much of a pedestrian contest, but a late surge, shaped by the contrasting impact of substitutes, allowed City to dominate and secure a ninth consecutive win here. Aston Villa’s visit to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday represents a hugely significant moment in a troubled season for Guardiola and his team. Continue reading...

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