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Arsenal overtake Chelsea to become London’s only £1bn club

August 25, 2015 Steve Green

Arsenal fans are already questioning Arsene Wenger’s inactivity in the transfer window so far, and those questions are about to get that much louder after learning that the club is the capital city’s only side worth £1billion. A new study by Dr Tom Markham (via Sporting Intelligence) has revealed that The Gunners are the country’s only team worth over £1billion, which draws their city rivals Chelsea and Tottenham. #mufc and #afc the only PL clubs worth more than £1bn (By @TMfootyfinance http://t.co/Y8CfasfaFR pic.twitter.com/mDVappKsVJ — sportingintelligence (@sportingintel) August 21, 2015 The…

Premier League preview: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa – Adama Traore set for Villans debut

August 22, 2015August 21, 2015 Stephen Donovan

Crystal Palace will be aiming for their first home win of the new season when they entertain Aston Villa, who also lost narrowly to one of last season’s top four in their previous match. There were plenty of positives for the Eagles to take from their defeat to Arsenal, losing out to an unfortunate own goal after Joel Ward’s crisply struck equaliser. It was another strong performance which, on another day, would have been enough to gain at least a point, so they will undoubtedly come into this very different…

Aston Villa complete STUNNING capture of Barcelona winger

August 14, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa have completed the signing of exciting young Barcelona winger Adama Traore for a reported £7m, the BBC report. The 19-year-old has spent the majority of his time with the Barcelona B team, but started to make some small headway into the senior side last season. “He’s dynamic, very quick and a maverick-type player – you never know what he’s going to do next and I mean that as a compliment,” Villa manager Tim Sherwood told BBC WM 95.6. “He’s a huge asset for this club. He can hurt…

Man United predicted line up vs Aston Villa: Shaky defence leaves Sergio Romero vulnerable

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Steve Green

Manchester United hit the road for the first time this season when they travel to Aston Villa on Friday night to take on Tim Sherwood’s new look side. United struggled at Villa Park last season, managing to rescue a point thanks to a Radamel Falcao goal. Christian Benteke tortured the Red Devils defence that night, and though he may no longer be there, the even bigger Rudy Gestede has taken his place and Villa have improved the quality of their playing staff right across the board. It may also be…

Preview: Aston Villa vs Man Utd – Both sides looking to build on early victory

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Stephen Donovan

A rare Friday night encounter sees Aston Villa and Manchester United look to build on narrow opening day successes in a fixture which the hosts have not won since 1995. Tim Sherwood began with five debutants as Villa made a tentative start amid a carnival atmosphere at Bournemouth, but they improved as the match wore on and had another of their new boys to thank for handing them the three points as Rudy Gestede came off the bench to make the most of his aerial prowess. It was the ideal start to the season for…

Ranking the Premier League’s richest owners: Man United don’t even make the top four

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Steve Green

The so called ‘best league in the world’ was recently flush with television money (again) lining the pockets of its already astronomically rich owners. Adding that to their already vast personal fortunes, the Daily Mirror have put the sums together to figure out just who is the richest of the rich and reveal just how rich they are in the process. 20. Delia Smith/Michael Wynn Jones – Norwich City How much? £23million 19. The Morgan Family – Swansea City How much? £32million 18. Bill Kenwright – Everton How much? £33million…

Aston Villa hoping to steal another of Liverpool’s targets by making bid for Keita Balde Diao

August 13, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa could prove to be the thorn in Liverpool’s side once again, as they prepare to steal another of their key targets, the Metro report. According to the Metro, the Villans are planning a £7.8m bid for Lazio forward Keita Balde Diao, who is also attracting the attention of both the Reds and Arsenal. Keita is reportedly unhappy with the Serie A side, and is thought to have handed in a transfer request to try and make his feelings known (via Metro). Tim Sherwood has been alerted by the…

David de Gea left out of Man United squad to face Aston Villa

August 13, 2015 Jordan Harris

David de Gea is set to miss Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa after he was left out of the squad for the game at Villa Park, Sky Sports News HQ have confirmed. David de Gea not included in Man Utd squad for tomorrow’s game against Aston Villa #SSNHQ — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) August 13, 2015 The 24-year-old was also left out of the side to face Tottenham on the opening day of the campaign, with Louis van Gaal claiming that the decision was made as the Spaniard had not…

Poll reveals Man United to be Premier League’s most HATED club

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 Steve Green

A poll carried out by the Daily Mirror has revealed that the club most Premier League fans hate the most is Manchester United. The survey – run by the Mirror – asked fans of each Premier League club about which current top flight teams they hate the most and it was the Red Devils who were the most disliked overall. And while United took the top prize, title rivals Chelsea were a close second, while Liverpool followed on in third. However, at the other end of the scale, new boys…

Aston Villa to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to highly-rated summer target

August 11, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa could be set to continue their Ligue 1 recruitment drive after targeting Monaco centre-back Aymen Abdennour as the ideal replacement to Ron Vlaar, the Metro reports. Vlaar left the club on a free transfer at the end of last season, but then revealed that he would be out for the next four months with a recurrence of an injury that kept him out of extended portions of the 2014/15 campaign. Manager Tim Sherwood has since drafted in England international Micah Richards in the heart of defence, but is…

Aston Villa agree three-year deal with Barcelona youngster and reported Liverpool target Adama Traore

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa have reportedly won the race to sign Barcelona youngster Adama Traore, who was also wanted by Liverpool and Stoke City, according to the Metro. The 19-year-old has supposedly agreed a three-year deal with the Villains, with an option for a further year, while the Catalan giants are set to pocket £4.2m from the prospect’s sale (via Metro). The attacker had been linked with a switch to Merseyside as Brendan Rodgers looked to bolster his options further, after a very busy summer for the Reds. Having made several acquisitions aimed…

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – Premier League preview and team news

August 8, 2015August 7, 2015 Stephen Donovan

It all looks set to be incredible and highly atmospheric afternoon in deepest Dorset as Bournemouth play their first ever match in the top-flight of English football, with a new-look Aston Villa providing the opposition. Nobody could have begrudged the Cherries from winning the Championship title last term, as they produced the most free-flowing, entertaining and potent style of football the second tier had to offer. The pace and finishing ability of striker Callum Wilson, inspired midfielder Marc Pugh and the sheer unpredictability of Matt Ritchie were among the facets…

The SIX summer signings that will take the Premier League by storm: Man United new boy tops the list

August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 Steve Green

There have been a number of high profile comings and goings in the Premier League so far this summer, but there are six deals in particular that stand out as exceptionally good business. With the Premier League season set to kick off this weekend, we’re highlighting those six players as ones to watch for the upcoming campaign. Memphis Depay – Manchester United The 21-year-old is well on his way to being the complete forward, and at such a young age, too. Pace, power and an eye for goals, United fans…

Liverpool set to win race to sign Barcelona youngster Adama Traore

August 6, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool look set to win the race to sign Barcelona youngster Adama Traore, according to the Metro. The Metro report that Stoke City and Aston Villa have also been interested in signing the 19-year-old, and met with Traore to discuss a possible move. However, the Reds are the ones that look set to get his signature, after the Metro reported that he decided he wanted a move to Anfield. Brendan Rodgers will be able to complete the move for the winger once the Merseyside club trigger his release clause, which…

Aston Villa hoping to scupper Brendan Rodgers’ move for Barcelona prospect

August 4, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa have emerged as the surprise contenders to scupper Liverpool’s move for Barcelona youngster Adama Traore, according to the Metro. The Metro report that the Reds were seemingly close to sealing a deal, with the 19-year-old set to arrive on Merseyside for a medical. However, Tim Sherwood’s side have swooped in and now lead the charge for the winger (via Metro). The Midlands outfit are willing to spend £7m on the prospect, but are also open to a potential loan deal. Despite a difficult period earlier in the window…

Aston Villa to wrap up triple deal for Adebayor, Gestede and another midfielder

July 30, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa are expected to complete a triple swoop this week for strikers Emmanuel Adebayor and Rudy Gestede as well as wrapping up a deal for Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout. Villa have been linked with a loan move for the Tottenham forward and he was even spotted at the club’s Bodymoor Heath training ground earlier in the week (via Sky Sports). And now respected journalist Simon Austin believes that the deal could even be sealed by the end of the day on Thursday as Villa have apparently agreed to stump…

Liverpool gossip: Balotelli REJECTS exit offer, while Premier League pair chase teammate

July 26, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Mario Balotelli has rejected the offer from Italian third division side Lupa Castelli, the Daily Mirror report. The controversial forward endured a difficult first season at Anfield, but may now be willing to fight for his reputation in the Premier League. While the former Manchester City may be staying on Merseyside, another striker flop could be set for a departure, with the Daily Express reporting that both Leicester and Aston Villa are keen on signing Fabio Borini. Villa have become interested in…

Charlie Austin ready to reject moves in favour of Chelsea or Tottenham switch

July 24, 2015 Steve Green

Queens Park Rangers boss Chris Ramsey has fired a warning to any potential suitors for Charlie Austin by saying that he will only join a club in the top half of the Premier League table, the Daily Express reports. Following the club’s relegation back to the Championship, the England international has been linked with a £15m exit this summer with the Express citing the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham all said to be keen on snapping him up. However, it seems that Villa and Newcastle could miss…

(Video) Fabian Delph stretchered off just 19 minutes into Man City debut: Villa fans LOVE IT!

July 24, 2015 Steve Green

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph lasted just 19 minutes into his debut against Real Madrid after suffering a suspected hamstring injury, the Daily Mirror reports. City were taking on the Spaniards in Melbourne, Australia, in a pre-season friendly, and the 25-year-old was forced to limp off after going down midway through the first half. The England international lined up alongside Fernando in Manuel Pellegini’s side, but with two weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, he could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.…

Liverpool confirm £32.5m signing of Christian Benteke from Aston Villa

July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke has officially completed his £32.5m move to Liverpool after completing a medical, the Daily Express reports. The Express reports that the 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal and becomes the club’s second most expensive signing behind the £35m Andy Carroll (via BBC). The Express states that the Belgian international will now likely make his debut against Finnish side HJK Helsinki on August 1. After meeting Villa’s release clause, Benteke becomes Brendan Rodgers’ seventh signing of the summer, and was joined at the club’s Melwood training base…

Liverpool gossip: Benteke deal to be confirmed, while £13.9m bid made for Real Madrid man

July 21, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Christian Benteke is set to complete his £32.5m move to Liverpool later today, according to the Daily Express. The Belgian has already completed his medical with the Merseyside club. The Reds have made a £13.9m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, according to the Metro. The 25-year-old has been told by Los Blancos’ new manager Rafael Benitez that he is free to leave this summer. However, it appears that they are set to miss out on completing an audacious bid for…

Benteke to Liverpool – “I don’t know what you’re talking about” says Brendan Rodgers

July 20, 2015 Steve Green

Reports this weekend broke claiming that Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke would be on his way to Liverpool for a medical on Monday morning, but the Reds boss has insisted that he doesn’t know a thing about it. Speaking after the club’s 2-0 victory over Adelaide United, the Reds boss was asked about his apparent interest in the Belgian international. Rodgers when asked about Benteke #LFC https://t.co/61bUZQ8CWt — Football Tips (@footballtips) July 20, 2015 “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. When pushed further he reiterated again: “No…

Aston Villa plotting £15m bid for Charlie Austin to be Christian Benteke’s replacement

July 20, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa are planning to open the chequebook as they try to get over the loss of two of their key players, and they have put Queens Park Rangers forward Charlie Austin at the top of their target list, the Metro report. The club have lost Fabian Delph, who eventually decided to join Manchester City. And while the England international had established himself as one of Tim Sherwood’s key men, it is the potential loss of a teammate that could hit the Villains harder. The Metro report that Liverpool are…

Liverpool gossip: World Cup winner linked, while striker set for medical

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: The Reds are planning an audacious bid for Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze, who reportedly wants to leave the Allianz Arena, according to the Metro. The World Cup winner is valued at £49.6m, which may tempt the Merseyside outfit as they received £49m for Raheem Sterling. Meanwhile, Christian Benteke will undergo his medical later this afternoon ahead of his move from Aston Villa, Sky Sports reports. The Belgian will move to Merseyside for £32.5m. Despite Benteke’s arrival, Brendan Rodgers remains keen on…

Aston Villa open talks with Tottenham striker to replace Christian Benteke

July 20, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa have reportedly contacted Tottenham Hotspur with the view to opening talks about signing striker Emmanuel Adebayor, the Daily Mail reports. Manager Tim Sherwood, who famously squeezed 14 goals out of the Togolese international during his spell in charge at White Heart Lane, has identified him as the ideal man to replace the Belgian goal machine, who is expected to undergo a medical with Liverpool on Monday (via BBC). But there is a possible stumbling block in a deal that would see the 31-year-old head to Villa Park. Spurs…