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Marcus Rashford serenaded by over 5,600 Aston Villa fans at Deepdale after scoring his first couple of goals for the club… #AVFC

Marcus Rashford serenaded by over 5,600 Aston Villa fans at Deepdale after scoring his first couple of goals for the club… #AVFC

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The scene is set at Villa Park. Unai Emery's Aston Villa have won each of their last nine home games in major European competition, and need another tonight… 💪 #AVFC

The scene is set at Villa Park. Unai Emery's Aston Villa have won each of their last nine home games in major European competition, and need another tonight… 💪 #AVFC

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Aston Villa fans sheltering in the backstreets of Taksim Square. ☔️ #AVFC

Aston Villa fans sheltering in the backstreets of Taksim Square. ☔️ #AVFC

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It's going to be a party-and-a-half…🍻 #AVFC

It's going to be a party-and-a-half…🍻 #AVFC

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Thousands of Aston Villa fans are about to welcome the team into Villa Park 💜 #AVFC

Thousands of Aston Villa fans are about to welcome the team into Villa Park 💜 #AVFC

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Aston Villa are targeting their 10th successive win in all competitions and at home today. It can't go on like this, can it? Opponents Man United have lost only once in their last 27 Premier League visits to Villa Park… #AVFC

Aston Villa are targeting their 10th successive win in all competitions and at home today. It can't go on like this, can it? Opponents Man United have lost only once in their last 27 Premier League visits to Villa Park… #AVFC

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A 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 Aston Villa Taksim takeover 💜 #AVFC

A 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 Aston Villa Taksim takeover 💜 #AVFC

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Aston Villa's European journey continues here at De Adelaarshorst tomorrow night. Go Ahead Eagles have won only one of their opening five home matches this season, including a loss to FCSB in the Europa League. 🇳🇱 #AVFC

Aston Villa's European journey continues here at De Adelaarshorst tomorrow night. Go Ahead Eagles have won only one of their opening five home matches this season, including a loss to FCSB in the Europa League. 🇳🇱 #AVFC

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Aston Villa target their fourth successive win this afternoon, against a Brentford side who have lost eight times on the road this season. Villa have never lost in 10 previous home league games against the Bees - the most they've ever faced a side without defeat. #AVFC

Aston Villa target their fourth successive win this afternoon, against a Brentford side who have lost eight times on the road this season. Villa have never lost in 10 previous home league games against the Bees - the most they've ever faced a side without defeat. #AVFC

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Just win, Villa. Targeting their first away league win since January this afternoon at Turf Moor. #AVFC

Just win, Villa. Targeting their first away league win since January this afternoon at Turf Moor. #AVFC

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Nearly midnight at Villa Park and John McGinn is spending time with the group of #AVFC fans who've waited over an hour in the cold to get a pic with their heroes. What a night, man!

Nearly midnight at Villa Park and John McGinn is spending time with the group of #AVFC fans who've waited over an hour in the cold to get a pic with their heroes. What a night, man!

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𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘆! 🟣🔵 #AVFC

𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘆! 🟣🔵 #AVFC

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Some Aston Villa fans here in the USA have travelled over six hours to get to Louisville just to catch a glimpse of their heroes tonight. So many brilliant stories and friendly faces - Villa in the Ville! 💜💙🇺🇸 #AVFC

Some Aston Villa fans here in the USA have travelled over six hours to get to Louisville just to catch a glimpse of their heroes tonight. So many brilliant stories and friendly faces - Villa in the Ville! 💜💙🇺🇸 #AVFC

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Amadou Onana: "Thanks to the fans because this is quite special to me the fact that they sung my name like that at the end of the game. It means a lot to me." #AVFC

Amadou Onana: "Thanks to the fans because this is quite special to me the fact that they sung my name like that at the end of the game. It means a lot to me." #AVFC

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“𝙌𝙪𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙖, 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙖” Another top away following today - can't wait to see Wembley draped in claret and blue in a few weeks. #AVFC

“𝙌𝙪𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙖, 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙖” Another top away following today - can't wait to see Wembley draped in claret and blue in a few weeks. #AVFC

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Aston Villa pay tribute to Gary Shaw by leaving the seat he occupied in the press box empty for this afternoon's clash with Wolves. #AVFC

Aston Villa pay tribute to Gary Shaw by leaving the seat he occupied in the press box empty for this afternoon's clash with Wolves. #AVFC

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Heavy police presence outside Villa Park three hours before kick-off. #AVFC

Heavy police presence outside Villa Park three hours before kick-off. #AVFC

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𝙐𝙣𝙖𝙞 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙮 💜 #AVFC

𝙐𝙣𝙖𝙞 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙮 💜 #AVFC

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Had a blast in Louisville over the past couple of days - all documented in our latest Claret & Blue USA vlog. From Tennessee to Kentucky, ft. fans travelling hours across the States to follow the Villa. Loved it! 🇺🇸 📺 - #AVFC

Had a blast in Louisville over the past couple of days - all documented in our latest Claret & Blue USA vlog. From Tennessee to Kentucky, ft. fans travelling hours across the States to follow the Villa. Loved it! 🇺🇸 📺 - #AVFC

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Aston Villa hope to wrap up the signing of Joao Gomes in the coming days as they look to add more bite to their midfield. No Premier League player has won more tackles than the 25yo over the last two seasons. Medicals are due for Gomes and Johan Manzambi. 🇧🇷 🇨🇭 #AVFC

Aston Villa hope to wrap up the signing of Joao Gomes in the coming days as they look to add more bite to their midfield. No Premier League player has won more tackles than the 25yo over the last two seasons. Medicals are due for Gomes and Johan Manzambi. 🇧🇷 🇨🇭 #AVFC

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Aston Villa have been tested before and they'll be tested again. Unai Emery will make sure it all works out. Youri Tielemans is heading off, and likely Lucas Digne too. Johan Manzambi set to join… and more will follow. Summer window has kicked into life. 😳 #AVFC

Aston Villa have been tested before and they'll be tested again. Unai Emery will make sure it all works out. Youri Tielemans is heading off, and likely Lucas Digne too. Johan Manzambi set to join… and more will follow. Summer window has kicked into life. 😳 #AVFC

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Bad, bad news to start pre-season, with Amadou Onana ruled out for many months with an ACL injury. Villa's financial constraints make it even worse. Unlike some clubs, they can't fix mistakes or cover injuries so easily. #AVFC

Bad, bad news to start pre-season, with Amadou Onana ruled out for many months with an ACL injury. Villa's financial constraints make it even worse. Unlike some clubs, they can't fix mistakes or cover injuries so easily. #AVFC

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This is what it's all about. Up the Villa. 💜💙 #AVFC

This is what it's all about. Up the Villa. 💜💙 #AVFC

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Lots of love for John McGinn from the travelling Aston Villa fans in Lille as he went through his warm-down. He fell over at the end of one of his runs - joke or not, it must have scared a few! Villa secured another big European win on his return to the squad. #AVFC

Lots of love for John McGinn from the travelling Aston Villa fans in Lille as he went through his warm-down. He fell over at the end of one of his runs - joke or not, it must have scared a few! Villa secured another big European win on his return to the squad. #AVFC

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It's Aston Villa's moment again, finally. European trophy lifted, hearing that Prince William loves the coverage, then bumping into Ian Taylor(Only one😁) on the walk-and-talk - excuse the emotions getting the better of me. Analysis can wait; my raw feelings on a special night… 🙏 #AVFC

It's Aston Villa's moment again, finally. European trophy lifted, hearing that Prince William loves the coverage, then bumping into Ian Taylor(Only one😁) on the walk-and-talk - excuse the emotions getting the better of me. Analysis can wait; my raw feelings on a special night… 🙏 #AVFC

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Only Boubacar Kamara betters Victor Lindelof's 2.24 points-per-match ratio this season. A pleasure to sit down with one of Aston Villa's unsung heroes - a lovely chap who has quickly become a fan favourite. 🇸🇪 #AVFC

Only Boubacar Kamara betters Victor Lindelof's 2.24 points-per-match ratio this season. A pleasure to sit down with one of Aston Villa's unsung heroes - a lovely chap who has quickly become a fan favourite. 🇸🇪 #AVFC

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Greetings from Istanbul, where I've just polished off some koftas and tomorrow Unai Emery becomes the first manager to take charge of 100 UEL matches. His Villa side can expect a cauldron of noise, with the Fenerbahce boss urging his team to play "with emotion." 🇹🇷 #AVFC

Greetings from Istanbul, where I've just polished off some koftas and tomorrow Unai Emery becomes the first manager to take charge of 100 UEL matches. His Villa side can expect a cauldron of noise, with the Fenerbahce boss urging his team to play "with emotion." 🇹🇷 #AVFC

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Aston Villa fans are already gathering outside the Tüpraş Stadium as anticipation builds for tomorrow night. Buzzing for it - a chance to lift a European trophy for the first time in 44 years. Scene-setter for you in Istanbul. 🇹🇷 #AVFC

Aston Villa fans are already gathering outside the Tüpraş Stadium as anticipation builds for tomorrow night. Buzzing for it - a chance to lift a European trophy for the first time in 44 years. Scene-setter for you in Istanbul. 🇹🇷 #AVFC

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Major changes at Villa Park in the next 24 months. Capacity drops to 37k with fans in three stands, before rising to 50k in 2027/28. Away allocation unchanged, but North Stand ST holders and waiting list affected. Club views it as short-term pain for long-term gain. #AVFC

Major changes at Villa Park in the next 24 months. Capacity drops to 37k with fans in three stands, before rising to 50k in 2027/28. Away allocation unchanged, but North Stand ST holders and waiting list affected. Club views it as short-term pain for long-term gain. #AVFC

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Some Aston Villa season ticket holders won't be at Villa Park on Saturday because they don't own a compatible device to access their ticket. A broader exemption criteria to the PL's digital ticketing must be established so loyal fans aren't excluded by tech barriers. #AVFC

Some Aston Villa season ticket holders won't be at Villa Park on Saturday because they don't own a compatible device to access their ticket. A broader exemption criteria to the PL's digital ticketing must be established so loyal fans aren't excluded by tech barriers. #AVFC

181,633 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

Aston Villa are the first non-'big commercial six' club to qualify for UEFA competition via their league finish in three straight seasons for the first time since they did so in 07/08-09/10. That's Unai Emery's main target ticked off … now it's time to return to the UCL. #AVFC

Aston Villa are the first non-'big commercial six' club to qualify for UEFA competition via their league finish in three straight seasons for the first time since they did so in 07/08-09/10. That's Unai Emery's main target ticked off … now it's time to return to the UCL. #AVFC

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Interview with Victor Lindelof coming your way tomorrow… #AVFC

Interview with Victor Lindelof coming your way tomorrow… #AVFC

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Aston Villa let themselves down on a night when they could've all but confirmed their UCL place. One touch in Spurs' box in the first half is woeful. Unai Emery's lack of animation and HT subs suggested this game was merely about turning up. Huge pressure now on next week. #AVFC

Aston Villa let themselves down on a night when they could've all but confirmed their UCL place. One touch in Spurs' box in the first half is woeful. Unai Emery's lack of animation and HT subs suggested this game was merely about turning up. Huge pressure now on next week. #AVFC

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Echoes of Aston Villa fans down the backstreets of Basel.🇨🇭 #AVFC

Echoes of Aston Villa fans down the backstreets of Basel.🇨🇭 #AVFC

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That puts the bow on Aston Villa's finest season in decades - certainly the best in my 26 years. Since the start of April across Europe's big-five leagues, only Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane have scored 10+ goals in all comps. Your 56th walk-and-talk of the season… 💜 #AVFC

That puts the bow on Aston Villa's finest season in decades - certainly the best in my 26 years. Since the start of April across Europe's big-five leagues, only Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane have scored 10+ goals in all comps. Your 56th walk-and-talk of the season… 💜 #AVFC

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Strange leaving Villa Park after a defeat - only Villa's second PL loss here in 16 months - but it was a poor one against an equally depleted Everton. Frustrating that mistakes, after Garner should've seen red, cost Villa. Additions are being chased and needed quickly. #AVFC

Strange leaving Villa Park after a defeat - only Villa's second PL loss here in 16 months - but it was a poor one against an equally depleted Everton. Frustrating that mistakes, after Garner should've seen red, cost Villa. Additions are being chased and needed quickly. #AVFC

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Aston Villa would hit 67 points with 7/14 wins, which has been enough for top five in five of the last six seasons. The chasing pack will chase, but Villa's destiny is in their hands. Impressed by Luiz and Tammy, who can feel robbed of a goal today. Important month ahead… #AVFC

Aston Villa would hit 67 points with 7/14 wins, which has been enough for top five in five of the last six seasons. The chasing pack will chase, but Villa's destiny is in their hands. Impressed by Luiz and Tammy, who can feel robbed of a goal today. Important month ahead… #AVFC

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Unai Emery is the first manager to qualify Aston Villa for the European Cup/UCL in two different seasons. Absurd he's not a Manager of the Season contender - now Villa competing at the top is seen as standard. That's how good he is. Objective 1/2 complete. Turkey awaits. #AVFC

Unai Emery is the first manager to qualify Aston Villa for the European Cup/UCL in two different seasons. Absurd he's not a Manager of the Season contender - now Villa competing at the top is seen as standard. That's how good he is. Objective 1/2 complete. Turkey awaits. #AVFC

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Unai Emery and Youri Tielemans shared a hug in the Villa dressing room after the game. Got to love how Unai pores over every detail - and even more how his players respond in the right way. A strong show of character in Istanbul tonight moved them into the top two. 👌🇹🇷 #AVFC

Unai Emery and Youri Tielemans shared a hug in the Villa dressing room after the game. Got to love how Unai pores over every detail - and even more how his players respond in the right way. A strong show of character in Istanbul tonight moved them into the top two. 👌🇹🇷 #AVFC

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