"Getting top eight is very important as we play fewer matches and we can try to enjoy it and compete at our best, individually and collectively. "But it will be very difficult."

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco."I think we are very motivated playing in the Champions League because the club didn't play in it for a long time,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hinted that one of the bit part players in the squad will be allowed to leave the club this month. Villa have been active with their incomings and outgoings in the recent transfer windows.

Unai Emery has confirmed Villa are in talks to sell Diego Carlos this month with Fenerbahce again favourites for the defender’s signature.

Amadou Onana suffered a suspected hamstring injury in Aston Villa's 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The midfielder was unable to continue in the first half after picking up the problem. He was replaced just after Villa conceded the first goal of the game, which was scored by Gabriel Martinelli.

Fabrizio Romano has announced that Aston Villa centre-back Diego Carlos will sign for Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, paving the way for the Premier League side to secure an upgrade in that area of the field.

Unai Emery has hinted that Emi Buendia will be allowed to leave Aston Villa this month for more game time amid a difficult season at Villa Park. The Argentine attacking midfielder has been handed a bit-part role this season despite fully recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire 2023-24 campaign.