Burnley draw at Villa to keep survival in own hands
Nick Pope's heroics at Aston Villa handed Burnley a vital survival lifeline and kept their Premier League future in their own hands.
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Aston Villa player ratings as Mings pulls off incredible block and Buendia scores in Burnley draw
Emi Buendia quickly turned from villain to hero as Aston Villa were held by Burnley on their final Villa Park showing of the season. The Argentinian, one of four changes by Steven Gerrard, dangled a leg to bring down Maxwel Cornet as Ashley Barnes put the Clarets ahead on the stroke of half-time but, just three minutes after the restart, the playmaker pounced to strike first-time past Nick Pope to make it 1-1.
Atalanta may have to pay £33.9m to sign Matty Cash
Matty Cash has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Aston Villa, resulting in him being named Supporters Player of the Season, so it’s not surprising that he’s attracted interest from overseas. Calciomercato (h/t Sport Witness) say the 24-year-old is a transfer target for Atalanta, but it’s hard to see the Serie A outfit procuring his signature this summer.
What Ollie Watkins shouted at Lucas Digne as Steven Gerrard shows his class again
We’re amidst the final week of Aston Villa’s season with the players preparing for two big fixtures against Burnley and Man City just three days apart. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at training at Bodymoor Heath with Steven Gerrard and his coaching staff working the first-team hard in the heat.
Coutinho taken out, Chambers and Ramsey back in - Aston Villa predicted XI vs Burnley
Aston Villa will a massive say at both ends of the Premier League table over the next four days. On Thursday, Steven Gerrard will face off against relegation-threatened Burnley at Villa Park before travelling up to the Etihad for Sunday’s title decider against Man City.
Aston Villa’s Matty Cash sends praise to Nottingham Forest player after dramatic Sheffield United win
Nottingham Forest will play Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final at the end of this month, with a place in the Premier League on the line.
Leon Bailey has no future in Steven Gerrard’s system
Leon Bailey hasn’t been seen in Aston Villa’s matchday squad since April, last featuring in their 2-0 win over Norwich City. He’s endured an injury-hit debut season and doesn’t command a starting place when fit due to Steven Gerrard preferring to pack the midfield, so does he have a long-term future at Villa Park?
Bertrand Traore has no future in Steven Gerrard's system
Bertrand Traore was left on the bench as Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The 26-year-old has amassed only 21 minutes of Premier League football since early-January and isn’t getting a look-in under Steven Gerrard.