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Hutton one of eight to leave Villa as Smith plans for Premier League
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has cut a swathe through his squad as he plans for a return to the Premier League by releasing eight players.
Jota close to Villa switch, with Gardner heading the other way in Birmingham swap deal
Aston Villa are close to signing Birmingham forward Jota, with Gary Gardner heading to St Andrew’s.
Aston Villa keen to make impact in Premier League, says chief executive
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has vowed the club will not just make up the numbers in the Premier League.
McGinn ready to test himself against ‘the best players in the world’ after Villa promotion
John McGinn is relishing the prospect of honing his skills against “the best players in the world” after proving his detractors wrong by firing Aston Villa into the Premier League.
I’m still only YTS when it comes to management – John Terry
John Terry insists he is in no rush to follow Frank Lampard into management after helping pip his long-time team-mate to Premier League promotion.
Tammy Abraham sets sights on Chelsea breakthrough
Tammy Abraham believes he is ready to lead the Chelsea attack next season.
Aston Villa players and fans celebrate Premier League return
Prince William was among those celebrating Aston Villa’s return to the Premier League after beating Derby 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
Prince William and John Carew celebrate Aston Villa’s promotion together
Prince William celebrated with former Aston Villa player John Carew as the club secured promotion to the Premier League at Wembley.
Aston Villa secure Premier League return
Aston Villa ended their three-year Premier League exile after goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn secured a deserved 2-1 win over Derby at Wembley.
Villa boss Smith one step away from realising his ‘impossible dream’
Dean Smith insists he is ready to complete his “impossible dream” and guide Aston Villa to the Premier League.
Villa need Premier League football to be relevant again, insists Angel
Juan Pablo Angel believes Aston Villa’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final date offers the chance of his former club becoming relevant again on the football stage.
Smith won’t be asking for Lampard’s words of wisdom at Wembley
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is out to silence Frank Lampard at Wembley after already hearing his words of wisdom.
Villa need to win play-off final or season is a failure – McGinn
John McGinn thinks Aston Villa’s season is a failure as it stands after not challenging for automatic promotion.
The key areas of debate ahead of the Championship play-off final
Recognised as the richest fixture in football, the Sky Bet Championship play-off final will be contested by Aston Villa and Derby with a place in next season’s Premier League up for grabs.
A look at the key players in the Championship play-off final
Aston Villa take on Derby in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Monday.
Mings has relished learning from Terry during ‘perfect’ Villa loan
Tyrone Mings admits his time at Aston Villa has refreshed his career as the defender looks to round off a “perfect” loan spell with promotion.
Villa boss Dean Smith: Jack Grealish will cost someone a hell of a lot of money
Dean Smith has warned clubs Jack Grealish will cost a fortune but the Aston Villa boss insisted he has never thought about losing his captain.
Dean Smith believes Championship play-off final should be played first
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wants the Sky Bet Championship play-off final to be given top billing.
Timeline of Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds tenure
Leeds are ready to activate their option to extend Marcelo Bielsa’s stay at Elland Road for another year.