Villa were left reeling when manager Martin O’Neill quit the club just days before the Premier League opener. The Midlands club finished sixth last season but the lack of new arrivals and the likely sale of James Milner to Manchester City mean they will face a major struggle to repeat that this time around.
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The Premier League table as of April 20. (20 Apr 2011) Read More
Gabriel Agbonlahor snatched a last-gasp winner as Aston Villa eased their relegation worries with win at West Ham. (16 Apr 2011) Read More
West Ham could be without star man Scott Parker for Saturday’s showdown with Aston Villa. (15 Apr 2011) Read More
Aston Villa moved five points clear of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United. (10 Apr 2011) Read More
A depleted Newcastle United side makes the trip to Aston Villa for Sunday afternoon’s match. (10 Apr 2011) Read More
Aston Villa failed to pull away from the relegation zone as Everton grabbed a late goal to draw 2-2. (2 Apr 2011) Read More
Richard Dunne and James Collins return to the Aston Villa squad for Saturday’s trip to Everton. (1 Apr 2011) Read More
Premier League clubs have backed a move to crackdown on abuse of match officials (1 Apr 2011) Read More
Brad Friedel insists the squad is united as Aston Villa try to fend off relegation to the Championship. (31 Mar 2011) Read More
Rafael Benitez has told Gerard Houllier to stop taking credit for Liverpool's Champions League success. (30 Mar 2011) Read More
The penultimate round of Premier League fixtures have been adjusted to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final. (28 Mar 2011) Read More
Under-fire Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has received support from chief executive Paul Faulkner. (22 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is aware of the supporters’ unhappiness with manager Gerard Houllier. (21 Mar 2011) Read More
Wolves dragged local rivals Aston Villa into further relegation trouble with a 1-0 victory at Villa Park. (19 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa welcome back defender Carlos Cuellar for Saturday’s showdown with Wolves. (18 Mar 2011) Read More
Birmingham have accepted a FA charge regarding the incident that took place after the win over Aston Villa. (16 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Jean Makoun was shocked by the length of his ban for a straight red card. (14 Mar 2011) Read More
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew could make a bid to land Stephen Ireland on a permanent basis. (10 Mar 2011) Read More
Leeds United have landed Aston Villa starlet Barry Bannan on loan for the remainder of the season. (7 Mar 2011) Read More
Ivan Klasnic netted a late winner as Bolton came back from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 3-2. (5 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa have been dealt a major injury blow with the news Richard Dunne is out of Saturday’s trip to Bolton. (5 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland has launched a blistering attack on manager Gerard Houllier. (4 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Midlands club until 2015. (4 Mar 2011) Read More
Football News wraps up Wednesday action in the FA Cup, including wins for Arsenal and Manchester City. (2 Mar 2011) Read More
Aston Villa did their survival chances no harm with a convincing 4-1 win over 10-man Blackburn. (26 Feb 2011) Read More
Jean Makoun will miss Aston Villa’s Premier League showdown with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. (26 Feb 2011) Read More
The complete draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup. (16 Feb 2011) Read More
Ten-man Aston Villa claimed a hard-earned point with a 1-1 draw at Blackpool. (12 Feb 2011) Read More
Defender Eric Lichaj will make his Leeds United debut when they travel to Bristol City today. (12 Feb 2011) Read More
Richard Kingson will be recalled by Blackpool boss Ian Holloway for Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa. (12 Feb 2011) Read More
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel has options this summer, according to representative Tony McGill. (11 Feb 2011) Read More
Aston Villa star Ashley Young is aiming to take Wayne Rooney’s spot in England’s starting XI. (11 Feb 2011) Read More
Clint Dempsey netted the crucial goal as Fulham twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa. (5 Feb 2011) Read More
Michael Bradley could make his Aston Villa debut when Fulham visit the Midlands on Saturday. (5 Feb 2011) Read More
Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United maintained their unbeaten record with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. (1 Feb 2011) Read More
Manchester United are expected to receive a defensive boost for tonight’s visit of Aston Villa to Old Trafford. (1 Feb 2011) Read More
Newcastle United have signed Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan for the remainder of the season. (31 Jan 2011) Read More
The fixtures for the fourth round of the FA Cup, taking place this weekend. (30 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa made it two wins from two, beating Wigan Athletic 2-1 to go six points clear of the relegation zone. (25 Jan 2011) Read More
Jean Makoun is in line to make his Aston Villa debut in tonight’s trip to Wigan Athletic. (25 Jan 2011) Read More
Darren Bent marked his Aston Villa debut by netting the only goal in a 1-0 win over Manchester City. (22 Jan 2011) Read More
Darren Bent is poised to make his Aston Villa debut when Manchester City visit Villa Park on Saturday. (21 Jan 2011) Read More
Stoke City have signed striker John Carew on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season (21 Jan 2011) Read More
Sunderland will not sign Robbie Keane as replacement for Darren Bent, chairman Niall Quinn has insisted. (20 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa will not part with star wingers Stewart Downing and Ashley Young during the January transfer window, boss Gerard Houllier has insisted. (19 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa new-boy Darren Bent insists his move from Sunderland was not down to money. (19 Jan 2011) Read More
Darren Bent’s exit has left everyone at Sunderland feeling “massively let down”, according to Steve Bruce. (18 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa has completed the signing of forward Darren Bent from Sunderland. (18 Jan 2011) Read More
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has handed in a transfer request amid reports Aston Villa have made a bid for him. (17 Jan 2011) Read More
Birmingham City and Aston Villa shared the “Second City” derby spoils with a 1-1 draw at St Andrew’s. (16 Jan 2011) Read More
David Bentley is set for a baptism of fire when Birmingham City entertain city rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. (16 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa have denied making a bid for Peterborough United goalkeeper Joe Lewis. (13 Jan 2011) Read More
Ian Holloway has warned rival clubs it will take more than £3.5m to land Blackpool star Charlie Adam. (13 Jan 2011) Read More
This weekend's fixtures for the third round of the FA Cup. (9 Jan 2011) Read More
West Brom’s miserable league form extended to the FA Cup as they lost 1-0 to Reading in the third round. (8 Jan 2011) Read More
Fulham have pipped West Ham and Wolves in the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell. (7 Jan 2011) Read More
Wolves are in talks with Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed. (6 Jan 2011) Read More
Sunderland sent Aston Villa crashing into the relegation zone for the first time in almost nine years with a 1-0 win. (5 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor is expected to be fit to face Sunderland on Wednesday night. (5 Jan 2011) Read More
Chelsea missed out on the chance to move back into the top-four, drawing 3-3 with Aston Villa. (2 Jan 2011) Read More
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to make one defensive change for Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa. (2 Jan 2011) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier does not expect to tie up a deal for Le Havre midfielder Gueida Fofana. (31 Dec 2010) Read More
West Ham co-owner David Gold insists striker Frederic Piquionne will not be joining Aston Villa. (30 Dec 2010) Read More
Mario Balotelli grabbed his first Premier League hat-trick as Manchester City went top of the table, for a couple of hours at least, after seeing off ... (28 Dec 2010) Read More
Manchester City welcome back Kolo Toure for the visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League today (kick-off 1500 GMT). (28 Dec 2010) Read More
Returning Rafael van der Vaart fired 10-man Tottenham to a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa. (26 Dec 2010) Read More
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp welcomes back a trio of players for Boxing Day’s trip to Aston Villa. (26 Dec 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is undergoing a medical with West Ham, it has been confirmed. (23 Dec 2010) Read More
Saturday’s Premier League schedule was ravaged by the heavy snow that has hit England once more. (18 Dec 2010) Read More
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will be forced to make changes to his side for the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday. (18 Dec 2010) Read More
Aston Villa held on to beat West Brom 2-1 and claim the Midlands bragging rights at Villa Park. (12 Dec 2010) Read More
Under-fire Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier welcomes back several key players for the visit of West Brom on Saturday. (11 Dec 2010) Read More
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has rubbished rumours he is planning an ambitious January swoop for Ronaldinho. (10 Dec 2010) Read More
Aston Villa director General Charles Krulak admits supporters were right to demand the sacking of Gerard Houllier this week. (9 Dec 2010) Read More
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier endured a miserable return to Anfield as Liverpool ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. (6 Dec 2010) Read More
Gerard Houllier is without the services of Ashley Young when he takes his Aston Villa side to former club Liverpool on Monday night. (6 Dec 2010) Read More
Rangers keeper Allan McGregor insists he is fully focused with on-pitch matters despite being linked with a move to Aston Villa. (2 Dec 2010) Read More
The FA will investigate the crowd trouble that marred the Carling Cup tie between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. (2 Dec 2010) Read More
Birmingham City beat Aston Villa 2-1 to claim the ‘Second City’ bragging rights and book their place in the Carling Cup semi-finals. (1 Dec 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has backed England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. (1 Dec 2010) Read More
Birmingham City and Aston Villa go head-to-head tonight for city bragging rights and a place in the Carling Cup semi-finals. (1 Dec 2010) Read More
The Carling Cup resumes this week with the quarter-finals, where one of the big ties is the second city derby between Birmingham and Aston Villa. (30 Nov 2010) Read More
Arsenal bounced back from last weekend’s derby disappointment to earn a 4-2 win at Aston Villa. (27 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa new-boy Robert Pires is expected to feature against former club Arsenal on Saturday. (kick-off 12.45 GMT) (27 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa starlet Marc Albrighton is facing up to a month on the sidelines after having his appendix removed. (23 Nov 2010) Read More
Morten Gamst Pedersen bagged a brace as Blackburn began life under their new owners with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. (21 Nov 2010) Read More
Robert Pires is poised to make his Aston Villa debut when the Midlands club travel to Blackburn on Sunday. (kick-off 13.30 GMT) (21 Nov 2010) Read More
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has joined Aston Villa until the end of the season. (19 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph could return to first-team action in January, according to assistant manager Gary McAllister. (18 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa will sign former Arsenal star Robert Pires prior to Sunday’s clash with Blackburn. (17 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has ruled out making a January bid for Manchester United forward Michael Owen. (16 Nov 2010) Read More
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Robert Pires is capable of making an impact if he makes the move to Aston Villa. (16 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has revealed defender Richard Dunne is battling a recurring knee injury. (15 Nov 2010) Read More
Manchester United fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa. (13 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier continues to be plagued by injuries ahead of Saturday’s visit of Manchester United. (kick-off 12.45 GMT) (13 Nov 2010) Read More
Gabriel Agbonlahor has put pen-to-paper on a new four-and-a-half year contract with Aston Villa. (13 Nov 2010) Read More
The football community weigh in on Blackpool manager Ian Holloway's decision to make 10 changes to his starting XI in midweek. Was he right? (12 Nov 2010) Read More
James Collins struck in the 89th minute as Aston Villa ended their home woes with a 3-2 victory over Blackpool. (10 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is the latest player to join the club’s growing injury list ahead of the visit of Blackpool on Wednesday night. (... (10 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa pair Gerard Houllier and John Carew have held clear-the-air talks following the comments by both men over the weekend. (9 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is planning talks with John Carew after the striker accused him of showing a lack of respect. (8 Nov 2010) Read More
Defender Brede Hangeland’s last-gasp header snatched a 1-1 draw for Fulham against Aston Villa. (6 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is short of options up front for the trip to Fulham, having lost Emile Heskey and John Carew to injury. (kick-off ... (6 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has received another injury blow with the news Emile Heskey is out for up to a month. (4 Nov 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell has postponed Achilles surgery in order to feature in Sunday’s derby showdown with Birmingham. (kick-off 12.00 BS... (31 Oct 2010) Read More
Former Argentina coach Diego Maradona has confirmed his desire to manage in the Premier League. (29 Oct 2010) Read More
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is keen to keep veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel beyond this season. (29 Oct 2010) Read More
The complete draw for the fourth round of this season's Carling Cup. (26 Oct 2010) Read More
Former Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has admitted he is hoping to soon return to the world of football management. (26 Oct 2010) Read More
Aston Villa have received a major blow with the news captain Stiliyan Petrov is set to spend at least two months out with a knee injury. (25 Oct 2010) Read More
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has rubbished speculation he has been in contact with Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. (25 Oct 2010) Read More
Sunderland ended their winless run as Richard Dunne’s own goal settled their clash with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. (23 Oct 2010) Read More
Sunderland’s top scorer Darren Bent has fully recovered from a groin problem and will start up front against Aston Villa on Saturday. (kick-off 15.00 ... (23 Oct 2010) Read More
Ashley Young has called off contract talks with Aston Villa – but insists he does not want to leave the Midlands club. (22 Oct 2010) Read More
Chelsea sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa. (16 Oct 2010) Read More
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard will not face Aston Villa on Saturday, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed. (kick-off 17:30 BST, live on Sky Sp... (16 Oct 2010) Read More
Winger Ashley Young is eager to sign a contract extension with Aston Villa. (11 Oct 2010) Read More
Stiliyan Petrov believes England will “regret the day” Aston Villa team-mate Emile Heskey retired from international football. (4 Oct 2010) Read More
Emile Heskey has turned down the chance to make an England comeback, according to Sky Sports. (3 Oct 2010) Read More
Rafael van der Vaart netted a brace as Tottenham came from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1. (2 Oct 2010) Read More
Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King is likely to be rested for the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday. (2 Oct 2010) Read More
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor will undergo minor groin surgery next Monday. (2 Oct 2010) Read More
Stiliyan Petrov will remain Aston Villa captain, manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed. (30 Sep 2010) Read More
Emile Heskey ensured new Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier enjoyed a winning return to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Wolves. (26 Sep 2010) Read More
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy could have David Edwards and Jelle Van Damme available for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa. (26 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has snubbed the chance to represent African nation Sierra Leone. (24 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is hoping to have Gabriel Agbonlahor available for the derby with Wolves this weekend. (23 Sep 2010) Read More
Football News recaps all tonight's news from the Carling Cup, including Northampton's stunning win over Liverpool. (22 Sep 2010) Read More
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed he is yet to sign his three-year contract. (22 Sep 2010) Read More
Stephen Ireland is confident he will produce his best football under new Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier. (20 Sep 2010) Read More
Kevin MacDonald’s reign as Aston Villa caretaker boss ended with a 1-1 draw at home to Bolton. (18 Sep 2010) Read More
Bolton are without star duo Jussi Jaaskelainen and Gary Cahill for Saturday’s visit to Aston Villa. (17 Sep 2010) Read More
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier could make a move for Michael Owen in January. (16 Sep 2010) Read More
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier will finally take charge next week, the Midlands club have confirmed. (15 Sep 2010) Read More
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier wants to make Gary McAllister his assistant manager. (14 Sep 2010) Read More
Stoke defender Robert Huth’s last-gasp goal snatched a 2-1 victory over stunned Aston Villa. (13 Sep 2010) Read More
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to hand debuts to all three of his deadline-day signings against Aston Villa on Monday night. (13 Sep 2010) Read More
Gerard Houllier has revealed he turned down other offers to become Aston Villa manager. (11 Sep 2010) Read More
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is aware of the impact Gerard Houllier’s arrival could have on Aston Villa next Monday. (10 Sep 2010) Read More
Gerard Houllier has been confirmed as the new Aston Villa manager. (9 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa director General Charles C. Krulak has defended the expected appointment of Gerard Houllier as manager. (8 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell could make his first appearance of the season in Monday’s game against Stoke. (7 Sep 2010) Read More
Gerard Houllier is set to accept the Aston Villa manager’s job within 48 hours, according to reports. (7 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner is poised to offer Gerard Houllier the manager’s job, according to Sky Sports News. (6 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa have received a major boost with the news James Collins’ injury is not as bad as first feared. (4 Sep 2010) Read More
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has refused to confirm speculation he is in the running for the Aston Villa job. (4 Sep 2010) Read More
Wales manager John Toshack is fuming over a challenge on James Collins during the 1-0 defeat to Montenegro on Friday night. (4 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Andy Marshall to a one-year contract. (3 Sep 2010) Read More
Former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has applied for the Aston Villa job, his agent has confirmed. (3 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa's 25-man squad for the 2010/11 Premier League campaign. (1 Sep 2010) Read More
Aston Villa full-back Luke Young has pledged his future to the Midlands club. (31 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald insists there have been no official approaches for winger Ashley Young. (30 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa have ruled out making Kevin MacDonald or Bob Bradley the club’s permanent manager. (30 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa recorded their second win of the Premier League season in a game that leaves Everton in the bottom three. (30 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa are hoping Gabriel Agbonlahor will be fit to face Everton on Sunday. (28 Aug 2010) Read More
Midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has urged Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner to appoint a permanent manager. (27 Aug 2010) Read More
Two goals in three minutes sent Aston Villa crashing out of the Europa League at the hands of Rapid Vienna, 4-3 on aggregate. (26 Aug 2010) Read More
To celebrate the start of the new Premier League season Football-news.com is giving away FREE pizza and beer to one of our fan page members. (26 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor could make his first start of the season in the second leg of the Europa League qualifier with Rapid Vienna. (26 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has rubbished reports of Emile Heskey returning to Leicester. (26 Aug 2010) Read More
James Milner believes his sale to Manchester City was not the reason Martin O’Neill quit Aston Villa. (25 Aug 2010) Read More
Kevin MacDonald will still be considered for the role of Aston Villa manager despite the 6-0 thrashing at Newcastle. (25 Aug 2010) Read More
Newcastle celebrated the return of Premier League football to St James’ Park with a stunning 6-0 demolition of Aston Villa. (22 Aug 2010) Read More
United States coach Bob Bradley would welcome an approach from Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner. (22 Aug 2010) Read More
Stephen Ireland is poised to make his Aston Villa debut at Newcastle later today. (22 Aug 2010) Read More
Stephen Ireland has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City and warned James Milner is “in for a shock”. (21 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa held hosts Rapid Vienna to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier. (19 Aug 2010) Read More
Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald will pick from a weakened Aston Villa squad for tonight’s Europa League play-off against Rapid Vienna. (19 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald is delighted to have landed Stephen Ireland as part of the James Milner deal. (18 Aug 2010) Read More
Manchester City have finally completed their protracted move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner. (18 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald is hoping the James Milner deal with Manchester City is completed in the next 24 hours. (18 Aug 2010) Read More
Holland legend Ronald Koeman has confirmed his interest in the Aston Villa vacancy. (18 Aug 2010) Read More
Manchester City and Aston Villa have agreed a fee for James Milner, according to Sky Sports News. (17 Aug 2010) Read More
Diego Maradona would be interested in managing Aston Villa, according to his European representative. (15 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner claims Manchester City have broken the rules in their pursuit of James Milner. (15 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald admits he does not know if he wants the job permanently. (15 Aug 2010) Read More
Aston Villa put Martin O’Neill’s shock departure behind them to ease to a 3-0 victory over West Ham. (14 Aug 2010) Read More
A guide to all Premier League transfers so far this summer. (14 Aug 2010) Read More
James Milner is in Aston Villa’s squad for the season opener against West Ham on Saturday. (13 Aug 2010) Read More
James Milner’s move to Manchester City has been held up by Stephen Ireland’s demand for a pay-off, according to the BBC. (13 Aug 2010) Read More