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Tammy Abraham Joins Aston Villa in £18.2m Deal

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Aston Villa have signed striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas in a deal worth £18.2m. Abraham, who has 11 England caps, returns to the club after he spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Villa Park and helped the club earn promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. The forward moved to Roma from Chelsea in 2021 and was loaned to AC Milan last season before switching to Besiktas on loan this season, where he has scored 12 goals in all competitions. The Turkish side, who were reluctant to part with Abraham, have had to pay £11.2m to Roma to sign the striker permanently before preparing to sell him to Villa for £7m more. Abraham has not played in the Premier League since leaving Chelsea in 2021. The striker, who will compete with Ollie Watkins for a spot in Unai Emery’s team, is also the latest in a long set of deals between Villa and Roma.

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Unai Emery Wins Premier League Manager Of The Month After Aston Villa’s Five-Win December

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Unai Emery has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for December after masterminding a stunning finish to the year for Aston Villa. Under his guidance, Villa won five of their last six league games in 2025, defeating top teams including Brighton, Arsenal, West Ham, Manchester United, and Chelsea. The impressive form lifted Villa to third place in the league as the new year began. This is the third time Emery has claimed the Premier League Manager of the Month award, having previously won it in April and December 2023. He topped a competitive shortlist that included Mikel Arteta, Daniel Farke, and Pep Guardiola.

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Arsenal Thrash Aston Villa 4-1 To Go Five Points Clear At The Top

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Arsenal moved five points clear at the summit of the Premier League after a dominant second-half performance swept aside Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium, bringing the visitors’ eight-match league winning streak to an emphatic end. Villa, managed by former Arsenal boss Unai Emery, threatened to spoil the party early on and looked the sharper side before the interval. A win would have pulled them level on points with the Gunners, and their energy in midfield caused problems, particularly with Declan Rice absent. Morgan Rogers and Amadou Onana repeatedly found space through the centre as Arsenal took time to settle. Clear chances were scarce in the opening half, but the match shifted dramatically after the restart as Mikel Arteta’s side turned on the style. The breakthrough came when Gabriel reacted quickest from a corner, bundling the ball home after Emiliano Martínez failed to command his six-yard box. The Emirates erupted again moments later as Martin Ødegaard slid a precise pass into the path of Martin Zubimendi, who arrived perfectly to poke in Arsenal’s second. With Villa reeling, Arsenal pressed harder. Leandro Trossard made it three with a composed finish from the edge of the area, before substitute Gabriel Jesus added a fourth almost immediately after coming on, smashing in with his first meaningful touch. The goal marked Jesus’ first since January and underlined Arsenal’s growing attacking depth. Kai Havertz’s return to the bench after a lengthy absence further boosted the home side, while their defensive resilience remained intact deep into the contest. David Raya produced a stunning late save to deny John McGinn from point-blank range, though Villa eventually grabbed a consolation when Ollie Watkins scored from close range after Donyell Malen struck the post. The result capped a statement performance from Arsenal, who head toward the new year with momentum, firepower and a firm grip on the title race.

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Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa – Ollie Watkins Brace Secures Comeback Victory

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Aston Villa extended their winning streak to 11 matches as Ollie Watkins scored twice to overturn Chelsea in a 2-1 comeback victory at Stamford Bridge, leaving the home crowd booing their side off. The result highlighted Chelsea’s recurring struggles to protect a lead. Chelsea seemed on course for a morale-boosting win after João Pedro’s lucky first-half goal, which capped a dominant opening spell for the hosts. However, Unai Emery’s second-half tactical changes turned the tide, with Watkins and Morgan Rogers combining decisively to swing the game in Villa’s favour. Chelsea started strongly, controlling possession and territory under the watch of suspended coach Enzo Maresca. Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández missed good opportunities before João Pedro’s deflected corner beat Emiliano Martínez. Villa posed little threat before halftime, with Chelsea’s central defence comfortably handling Rogers and Donyell Malen. Yet, Chelsea failed to build on their advantage—a costly pattern once again. The match shifted just before the hour when Emery introduced Watkins as part of a triple substitution. The striker made an immediate impact, finishing after Robert Sánchez’s initial save rebounded, with Rogers providing the assist for the equaliser. Villa’s confidence soared as Chelsea’s control slipped. Watkins completed the turnaround when Rogers delivered a precise corner for the striker to power a header home, silencing Stamford Bridge and sending the away fans into jubilation. Chelsea tried to respond with substitutions, but Villa held firm to secure another memorable victory.

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Aston Villa Beat Manchester United 2-1 To Move Third In Premier League

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Aston Villa climbed to third in the Premier League at Christmas, just three points behind leaders Arsenal, after a 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Morgan Rogers stole the show at Villa Park on Sunday, scoring both goals to secure the win for Unai Emery’s side. Rogers opened the scoring with a brilliant curled strike and later restored Villa’s lead with another composed finish, marking back-to-back Premier League games with a brace—the first Villa player to do so since Dion Dublin in 1998. United looked the stronger side for long spells in the first half, with Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko going close, and Rogers even hit the woodwork early on. However, Villa went into the break ahead thanks to Rogers’ stunning 45th-minute goal. Manchester United responded quickly, though, as Cunha capitalised on a turnover from Matty Cash to calmly finish past Emiliano Martinez three minutes later. The game swung further against United when Bruno Fernandes appeared to pick up a hamstring injury, limiting their attacking threat alongside absentees Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo. Rogers’ second goal, coming 12 minutes into the second half, proved decisive. United had opportunities to equalise, with Cunha missing a golden chance from a Patrick Dorgu cross, but Villa held on to complete the win. The victory marks Villa’s 10th consecutive win in all competitions for the first time since 1914. In Premier League terms, only the 2023-24 season saw Villa with more points at Christmas (39) than they have this year (36). Rogers, just 23 years and 148 days old, now has 21 goals across all competitions since last season, becoming the youngest Premier League player to reach 20+ goals in this period. He took seven of Villa’s 12 shots—six more than any teammate—highlighting his pivotal role. Despite Cunha’s efforts, including six attempts and two created chances, United fell short, though the striker has now scored in three consecutive Premier League games against Villa, matching his longest scoring streak against a single opponent.

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Buendia’s Last-Gasp Strike Secures 2-1 Aston Villa Win Over Arsenal, Ending 18-Match Unbeaten Run

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Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run came to a dramatic end on Saturday as Emiliano Buendia’s last-gasp strike secured a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa over the Premier League leaders. The Gunners fell behind at Villa Park when Matty Cash put the hosts ahead in the first half, but Leandro Trossard pulled Arsenal level after coming off the bench following the interval. Both teams had opportunities to take the lead, but it was Argentine winger Buendia who capitalised on sloppy defending from Arsenal to score the winner in the dying moments of the game. This defeat marks Arsenal’s first loss in all competitions since a 1-0 setback at Liverpool on August 31, the only other defeat they had suffered this season. Aston Villa have repeatedly troubled Arsenal in recent seasons, taking key points at pivotal moments in the title race. Saturday’s win was yet another painful encounter for Mikel Arteta’s side, this time against Villa under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, whose team have emerged as surprise title contenders with a streak of seven consecutive wins in all competitions. The result leaves Arsenal just three points ahead of second-placed Villa, while third-placed Manchester City can cut the gap to two points if they defeat Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium later on Saturday.

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Over 700 Police Officers Deployed for Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League Match

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UK Monday, 3 November 2025 | Birmingham, UK More than 700 police officers will be deployed for Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, West Midlands Police have confirmed. Police horses, dogs, and a drone unit will form part of the large-scale security operation as demonstrations from different groups are expected to take place on matchday. Birmingham Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Tom Joyce, said the plans were designed to “balance the right to protest with our duty to protect all communities in Birmingham.” The heightened security follows last month’s announcement by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) that visiting fans would be barred from attending the game at Villa Park due to public safety concerns. The decision sparked widespread criticism, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy both calling the move “wrong.” In response, Maccabi Tel Aviv announced it would not accept any away ticket allocation, despite the UK government’s assurance that it was “working around the clock” to ensure fans from both sides could attend safely. West Midlands Police said there would be a “large number of uniformed officers” at Villa Park, describing it as a “significant policing operation.” The force confirmed that contingency plans have been established to manage any protests or public order issues that might arise before, during, or after the match.

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Liverpool End Losing Streak as Van Dijk Slams Ridiculous Takes, Outside Noise After Win Over Aston Villa

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised what he called “absolutely ridiculous takes” and negative “outside noise” following the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield — a win that ended their four-game Premier League losing streak. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Van Dijk admitted the recent run of poor form had been difficult but praised his teammates for sticking together amid intense public and media criticism. “There is a lot of noise that you have no control over,” Van Dijk said. “Some of those takes are absolutely ridiculous. It’s about sticking together. We’re not going out there to lose games or disappoint fans — we work our socks off to win. But there’s no guarantee in this league. You have to stay calm and keep working.” The Dutch defender also reflected on how quickly the narrative around the team has shifted compared to last season. “Last season everything was sunshine and rainbows. Now, from the outside world, it sounds like we’re in a relegation battle — that’s how it works in football,” he added. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also acknowledged the crucial role played by the home fans, saying their backing lifted the players during a difficult spell. “The support means a lot, especially when things are tough,” Slot said. “It shows what makes this club special — the fans stand by the team even when we’re struggling.” The win provides much-needed relief for Liverpool after a run of six defeats in seven games across all competitions, restoring confidence as they aim to climb back up the Premier League table.

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