While there is still some time left in the 2026 summer transfer window, Aston Villa have seen their side weaken, overall, during it. However, getting another piece of silverware, before the regular season truly even starts, would be a huge morale boost. Especially if that trophy achieved with a win over one of the most powerful clubs on Earth, Paris Saint-Germain. PSG had a … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Predicted Starting XI vs Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA Super Cup)
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Aston Villa Team News vs PSG: Alejandro Garnacho, John McGinn, Leon Bailey
The continental competition curtain raiser is almost here! The UEFA Super Cup, featuring the previous season's Champions League winner (Paris Saint-Germain) and Europa League winner (Aston Villa) kicks off in less than 72 hours. Villa have three notable new injury concerns in Alejandro Garnacho, John McGinn and Leon Bailey. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs PSG: Alejandro Garnacho, John McGinn, Leon Bailey
Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa Team News: João Palhinha, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara
It's always fascinating, and fun, when the preseason friendly schedule perfectly syncs up with the transfer market. Such is the case with Bayern Munich's João Palhinha. He's wanted by Aston Villa, and as it turns out, the two teams will face each other in Hong Kong on Friday night. According to a report in BILD (h/t Yahoo Sports) the two parties will utilize this exhibition … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa Team News: João Palhinha, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara
Aston Villa Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs BG Pathum United
Aston Villa got their preseason tour of Asia off to a nice start, as they bested the Indonesia All-Stars 3-1 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium last night. It was a great way to get things kicked off, but the turnaround is tight to the next match, a clash with BG Pathum United in Pathum Thani, Thailand. With such a short layoff in between games, you can expect Aston Villa … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs BG Pathum United
Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
Aston Villa fell 2-1 yesterday, to an FC Porto side that was playing their final preseason friendly. The Portuguese champions are gearing up for the Portugese Super Cup next weekend, and their domestic season title defense will begin in two weeks time. Aston Villa are in a very different place right now, as Saturday marked just their second preseason practice game. Villa was … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
Chelsea Transfer Talk: Pep Chavarria, Andrey Santos, Alejandro Garnacho
When it comes to replacing the departed Marc Cucurella, will Chelsea FC go with in-house options only this season? Or will they go out and get a new left back, perhaps Pep Chavarria, this summer transfer window? Elsewhere Chelsea could end up doing business with Manchester United again this summer, as Old Trafford is reportedly interested in Andrey Santos. The two clubs did … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer Talk: Pep Chavarria, Andrey Santos, Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Robert Sanchez, Jesse Derry, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
It has been a lost season, to say the least, at Chelsea FC, but a chance for redemption remains. The Blues can still hoist a trophy in 2025-26, and with it, earn a place in the UEFA Europa League group stage for next season. They would have to beat Manchester City of course, which is always a tough task, but anything can happen in the FA Cup Final on Saturday. Chelsea do have a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Robert Sanchez, Jesse Derry, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea Team News at Liverpool: Jesse Derry, Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
The disaster class season continues on for Chelsea, who have lost six straight Premier League fixures, getting out-scored 14-1 over that span. In falling 3-1 to relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest on Monday, they finally ended a goal scoring drought that had exceeded nine hours! The loss contained an injury scare that was, simply put, much bigger than mere football. Teenager … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Liverpool: Jesse Derry, Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
Aston Villa at Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
There is only one match on Boxing Day this year, but tomorrow brings a ton of Premier League action. For whatever reason, almost all of the games are on Saturday this weekend, not Sunday. And although Friday is a holiday too, Newcastle United at Manchester United is the only match scheduled for that day. The best overall match of the weekend though is Aston Villa at Chelsea FC. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Atalanta BC (Champions League)
Moises Caicedo is one of Chelsea's most important players, so he's obviously one of the first names written into the team sheet, by manager Enzo Maresca. Given how the Ecuadorian midfield maestro is suspended domestically, he'll be well rested for the trip to Atalanta on Tuesday night. Caicedo will be the first name penciled in on Tuesday night by the Blues boss. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Atalanta BC (Champions League)