Tag: Aston Villa

Emi Martinez after signing for Aston Villa (Photo via AVFC.co.uk)

Emi Martinez: Aston Villa a step up from Arsenal for me

Emi Martinez has reiterated that he believes Aston Villa are a step up from Arsenal in case we didn't hear him the first time.
Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Watkins (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 8, 2020. (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Watkins admits his family of Arsenal fans won’t enjoy his goals

Ollie Watkins admits his family of Arsenal fans probably won't be too happy about him scoring two goals against the Gunners on Sunday.
Aston Villa's Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (C) dives to save a penalty taken by Sheffield United's English midfielder John Lundstram (2nd R) during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Sheffield Utd at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on September 21, 2020. (Photo by CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video: Emi Martinez saves penalty on Aston Villa debut

Emi Martinez saved a penalty on his debut for Aston Villa on Monday night, keeping a clean sheet against 10-man Sheffield United.
Emi Martinez after signing for Aston Villa (Photo via AVFC.co.uk)

3 targets: How Arsenal plan to spend the Martinez money

Emi Martinez officially joined Aston Villa from Arsenal in a £20m deal on Wednesday, boosting the Gunners' summer transfer budget.

Martinez holds medical with Aston Villa after they match Arsenal valuation

Emi Martinez held a medical in Birmingham on Saturday, as he prepares to finalise his £20m move to Aston Villa imminently.
Arsenal's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez collects the ball during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by MIKE EGERTON / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal decide to sell Emi Martinez to Aston Villa

Arsenal reluctantly decided to sell Emi Martinez to Aston Villa in the last few days, expecting to complete a deal for the transfer next week.

Arsenal negotiating Emi Martinez sale to Aston Villa

Arsenal are negotiating to sell Emi Martinez to Aston Villa after the goalkeeper rejected a recent contract extension offer from the Gunners.

Villa make second bid for Martinez: Arsenal want a replacement first

Aston Villa have placed a second bid for Emi Martinez, but Arsenal will only let the goalkeeper leave if they can sign a replacement first.

Aston Villa prepare £10m bid for Arsenal’s Emi Martinez

Aston Villa are preparing a bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez, but they're only planning to offer £10m, according to a report.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Mikel Arteta: We have to be in the same mood as Aston Villa

With Aston Villa still fighting for their Premier League survival, Mikel Arteta knows that his side will need to be at their best on Tuesday night if they are to get anything from the game.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Robert Pires looks on during an Arsenal training session ahead of their Champions League Group F match against Napoli at London Colney on September 30, 2013 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Robert Pires compares Jack Grealish to Dennis Bergkamp, says Manchester City should sign him

I love Robert Pires, but I love Dennis Bergkamp more, so I'm going to try to be nice about what follows...
Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Aston Villa at Vicarage Road on December 28, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom.

Manchester City and Manchester United consider Grealish move after Tottenham £25m bid turned down

Jack Grealish is reportedly open to a summer move away from Aston Villa according to an exclusive in the Sunday Telegraph.
Emmanuel Adebayor, during his Arsenal days.

Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brighton all want Adebayor

Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Brighton are all said to be trying to sign Emmanuel Adebayor who is currently a free agent.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arteta delayed Nketiah loan to get a look at him

Mikel Arteta delayed the loan of Eddie Nketiah to get a better look at him, but the striker will move on this week, with four clubs in for him.
Eddie Nketiah scores his second goal of the night for the England u21s

Nketiah will decide loan within 48 hours: 4 clubs in for him

Eddie Nketiah will make a decision over his next loan club in the next 48 hours, with four sides from the Championship and Premier League after him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal hugs Jack Grealish of Aston Villa after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Jack Grealish: Pleasure to play at the Emirates – my favourite stadium in the...

Jack Grealish has posted that the Emirates Stadium is his favourite ground to play at in the Premier League, after Aston Villa's recent clash with Arsenal.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 214: Winning in a Saka Xhaka World

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap Frankfurt away, make sense of the rollercoaster of Villa at home,...
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Aston Villa: Arsenal fight back to win despite defensive frailties

Arsenal fought back with 10 men to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday, showing a lot of spirit amid all the same problems that have been plaguing the team this season.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service secure the area outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Janaury 8, 2019. - Dozens of British MPs have written to London's police chief to warn about a "deteriorating public order and security situation" around parliament, after Brexit supporters assailed pro-EU figures there on January 8. (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP)

Stoke, Leeds, Aston Villa, Sheffield United & Manchester City fans arrested the most

The number of hate crime incidents at football matches in England and Wales rose 47% last year with 79% of complaints race-related.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 8 changes: Predicted lineup vs Aston Villa

Arsenal face Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, looking to build on a midweek Europa League win and put an embarrassing result against Watford behind them.
Club's Brazilian forward Wesley celebrates after scoring during the Jupiler Pro League play off match between Club Brugge and Sporting Charleroi on April 19, 2018 at the Jan-Breydel stadium in Brugge. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY / various sources / AFP)

Wesley completes move to Villa: Are agents using Arsenal to secure Premier League transfers?

Wesley Moraes completed his move to Aston Villa on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a long list of players to be linked with Arsenal before signing for a lower-profile Premier League club.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry ‘favourite’ for Aston Villa manager job

Thierry Henry is favourite to take over the manager job at Aston Villa, according to the bookies.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Steve Bould of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Steve Bould to leave Arsenal to work with Henry

Despite being made joint assistant manager at the club under Unai Emery, Steve Bould is being tipped to leave Arsenal to pair up with Thierry Henry should the former Gunner replace Steve Bruce as the Aston Villa manager.

Arsenal u16s blow 3-goal lead to draw 6-6 in crazy game

Arsenal u16s were involved in a crazy draw against Aston Villa, while the u18s saw off their u18s in less spectacular fashion.

12 in 3 and a professional contract: Blazing Young Guns face Aston Villa

The u18s will resume their league campaign when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

Keinan Davis “confident enough” for Arsenal

Keinan Davis' former manager believes he has what it takes to play in the Premier League one day.

Davis snubs Arsenal with new Villa contract

Teenage striker Keinan Davis has signed a new contract with Aston Villa amid interest from Arsenal.

Scouts watch Villa youngster Callum O’Hare

Arsenal had scouts watching young Aston Villa striker Callum O'Hare, according to reports. 

Arsenal send scouts for 19-year-old forward watched by Manchester United

Arsenal have reportedly sent scouts to watch 19-year-old Aston Villa striker, Keinan Davis.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (R) celebrates as teammate Robert Pires (3rdL) is mobbed by Patrick Vieira (L), Ashley Cole (2ndL) Gilberto Silva (2ndR) and Dennis Bergkamp (3rdR) after scoring against Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. Arsenal leads 2-0 at half time. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal top list but Manchester United dominate when it comes to goalscoring runs

After Real Madrid's goal scoring streak finally ended after 73 games, talkSPORT put together a list of the longest streaks for Premier League teams.

Arsenal and Man Utd scouting Keinan Davis

Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly been scouting in-form Aston Villa striker, Keinan Davis.

Lescott: This is why I’d sign for Arsenal over Tottenham

Joleon Lescott claims he would rather sign for Arsenal over Tottenham because he's more likely to get game time.

Lescott: Wenger must spend like the Manchester clubs

Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott, reckons that Arsene Wenger should just ignore the cost of bringing in players and splash the cash like their rivals.

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce admits interest in Wilshere

Aston Villa manager, Steve Bruce, has admitted that while he's interested in Jack Wilshere, he's not sure the Championship side could afford him.

Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham and Liverpool watching Aston Villa winger Andre Green

Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Aston Villa winger Andre Green, according to latest reports.

Arsenal to play Doncaster Rovers in Carabao Cup third round

Arsenal will host League One side Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Aston villa manager Steve Bruce denies Wilshere interest

The latest club to be linked with a move for Jack Wilshere is Aston Villa but Steve Bruce has denied any interest.

Aston Villa the latest club interested in Wilshere

Aston Villa are reportedly making a very ambitious bid for Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere.

Blackpool turn down bid for Man Utd, Arsenal and Tottenham-target Bright Osayi-Samuel

Blackpool have reportedly rejected a £750k bid from QPR for Bright Osayi-Samuel.

Arsenal have collected more red cards than any other Premier League side on opening...

Arsenal have collected the most red cards on opening day weekend than any other Premier League side.