Talk Villa - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa secured a 3-2 win over Tottenham on Saturday as we finally registered our first win of the Premier League season. It came after our win in midweek in the Carabao Cup, and it’s hoped that we are now starting to take significant steps forward after our summer rebuild. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Decisive Zion Suzuki keeps us in it * Manzambi impresses in fu...

Aston Villa saw off Coventry City in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night after a 3-1 win. Goals from Tammy Abraham (2) and Ross Barkley helped seal the victory, as we advance to the next round to face Bournemouth away. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Harwood-Bellis and Ruggeri impress in full debuts * Excitement over Mbaye * Important boost for Abraham...

Aston Villa’s poor start to the Premier League season continued on Saturday after a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Alysson drew us level in the second half as we looked set to push for a comeback win, but Ian Maatsen’s injury left us with 10 men and ultimately too vulnerable to hold out. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Pau, Maatsen injuries a real blow * Alysson gets h...

It’s been a difficult start to the season, but Aston Villa returned to winning ways and got back amongst the goals in our 3-2 victory at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Goals from John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia and Nicolas Jackson helped us seal the three points, and although our hosts put us under real pressure in the second half, we were able to hold out and secure the des...

Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw by Hull City on Saturday as our wait for goals and a win continues. Despite plenty of possession and control, Villa weren’t able to make it count as we missed chances and ultimately had to settle for a point. It’s the Champions League next as Unai Emery searches for answers, but on the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast… * Positives - clean sh...

Aston Villa bounced back from our opening weekend defeat to Brighton with a positive display against Arsenal, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 1-0 loss at Villa Park on Monday night. Unai Emery was positive after the game as he continues to integrate his summer signings with more still to join the group, but he also didn’t shy away from the ‘painful’ nature of losing games and dropping points. On t...

Aston Villa fell to a 4-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, as our Premier League campaign began in bitterly disappointing fashion. Four goals and a Joao Gomes red card meant the game was already over by half-time, with Unai Emery having plenty to ponder amid ongoing uncertainty over his squad. It’s a week now until we play again as we host Arsenal for MNF, but on the agenda in this episode of the Tal...

Aston Villa fell to a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg on Wednesday night as the UEFA Super Cup eluded us, but such was the impressive nature of our performance, there will be real reason for optimism after the game. Aside from the goal from Brian Madjo, Villa collectively produced a determined and spirited display to deserve more from the encounter, but sadly, it wasn’t to be as we n...

Aston Villa followed up our win over the Indonesia All Stars with a 3-1 win over BG Pathum United in Thailand on Tuesday night as our pre-season tour of Asia continues. Goals from Emiliano Buendia, Victor Lindelof and Boubacar Kamara sealed it, but Unai Emery will be concerned after John McGinn picked up a potential injury. It’s on to Hong Kong next for the Villa squad to face Bayern Munich, as ou...

Aston Villa secured a 3-1 win over Indonesia All Stars in Jakarta on Saturday, as our pre-season tour of Asia began in positive fashion. Goals from Emiliano Buendia, Ross Barkley and Brian Madjo sealed the victory, as Unai Emery ensured almost every available player got minutes as we continue to improve our fitness levels ahead of the new season. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa pod...

Aston Villa fell to a 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad in our latest pre-season outing on Tuesday night, but Unai Emery will take positives from the performance. It brings an end to the first phase of our pre-season preparations as we now prepare for our tour of the Far East, but it has been both an intriguing and challenging start to the summer. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:...

Aston Villa have confirmed our third signing of the summer transfer window as Alejandro Garnacho has arrived on an initial season-long loan deal from Chelsea. He follows Johan Mazambi and Joao Gomes in joining the club, and amid scrutiny and doubts, the Argentine winger will get a fresh start and the perfect environment to prove himself. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * G...

It was back to business for Aston Villa on Tuesday night, as we began our pre-season schedule with a convincing 5-0 win over Walsall. Goals from Brian Madjo (2), George Hemmings, Luka Lynch and Aidan Borland secured the victory, with a whole host of our youngsters grabbing their opportunity and impressing. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Madjo and Villa youngsters impres...

There is seemingly no respite from the transfer news for Aston Villa this week, as Morgan Rogers is reportedly set to leave to join Chelsea in a deal worth £117m. It comes shortly after Villa confirmed the signing of Johan Manzambi, with more notable incomings and outgoings expected in the coming weeks as Unai Emery oversees a rebuild. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Wha...

It’s been a slow start to Aston Villa’s summer transfer window, but things have picked up this week with notable exits and a potential marquee arrival. With pre-season training underway and our first game of the summer round the corner, it’s a busy time for Unai Emery and the club’s hierarchy as we look to continue to strengthen the squad. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: *...

A week on from the end of a memorable 2025/26 season for Aston Villa, it’s time to look back on the campaign that was and hand out some awards. From player of the season to an unsung hero and a rating for our year, there’s also some early transfer news to discuss. On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast: * Player of the season * Most improved * Unsung hero * Biggest disappointment...

It’s been a remarkable season and Aston Villa ensured it ended in brilliant fashion after a 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. A brace from Ollie Watkins turned things around in our favour in the second half, as we secured all three points and subsequently finished in fourth place in the Premier League standings after our Europa League triumph last week. On the agenda in this epis...

Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League Final in Istanbul on Wednesday night to end our 30-year drought. Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealed the victory, as Villa produced a dominant performance to emerge victorious on a historic night for the club. After already sealing Champions League football last week, adding a trophy was the icing on the cake...

Aston Villa will feature in the Champions League next season after sealing a top-five finish in the Premier League on Friday night. Our 4-2 win over Liverpool ensured that we will return to Europe’s top table next year, with the chance still to go on and win the Europa League next week. It was a magnificent way to sign off in our last home game of the season, but Istanbul now awaits as we look to...

Aston Villa picked up a point on Sunday after we were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor. Goals from Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins appeared to have turned things around in our favour, but defensive lapses and mistakes ultimately cost us as we dropped two points in a game that we should have won. It’s Liverpool at home on Friday night next, followed by the Europa League Final on May 20 aga...

Aston Villa swept aside Nottingham Forest in the second leg of our Europa League semi-final tie and advanced to the Final after a 4-1 aggregate win. Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and a brace from John McGinn saw us put on a ruthlessly brilliant display, as we stifled, overran and suffocated our rivals to book our spot in the showpiece event in Istanbul on May 20. On the agenda in this...

A wasteful Aston Villa fell to a bitterly disappointing 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday afternoon. Chances came and went as Unai Emery cut a frustrated figure on the sideline, and as Villa failed to take our chances, Ryan Sessegnon found the back of the net for the hosts just before half-time. It’s far from ideal preparation for our Europa League semi-final tie with Nottingham Forest in midweek,...

Aston Villa emerged victorious on a dramatic afternoon at Villa Park with a 4-3 win over Sunderland. Unai Emery’s side appeared to be cruising towards three points in the latter stages of this game after a double from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers getting on the scoresheet to put us 3-1 ahead with just over five minutes remaining. However, the visitors struck twice in quick succession in a drama...

Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Sunday as we were left to rue missed chances. An own goal from Murillo gave us the lead in the first half, but Neco Williams struck before the break to draw the hosts level. However, Villa could, and perhaps should, have been ahead again in the second half but both Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins were wasteful in front of goal when big op...

It’s advantage Aston Villa after our 3-1 win over Bologna in the first leg of our Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday night. Ezri Konsa broke the deadlock before half-time before a brace from Ollie Watkins helped us secure an important advantage ahead of the reverse fixture at Villa Park next week. The dangerous Jonathan Rowe pulled one back for the Serie A side as their threat and quality...