Pep Guardiola has been handed multiple headaches after Man City's Champions League victory ahead of facing Aston Villa at the weekend.

In the first part of a special Aston Villa Q&A, BBC Sport football reporter Nick Mashiter looks at the ambitions for Unai Emery's side this season. First up is Jonathon, who asked: Do you see Aston Villa challenging for those Champions League spots this season? It was a poor start, but we seem to be finding some momentum now.

Another goal for Erling Haaland and another midfield injury for Pep Guardiola means some things never change for Manchester City

Their manager called them 'lazy' and the sporting director has been replaced. It's been a busy week, and now attention turns to Europe.

Tottenham ’s dismal home record in 2025 was dealt another blow as Aston Villa came from behind to win in north London.

Finance expert Kieran Maguire has expressed sympathy for the financial hurdles facing teams like Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. Villa, along with Chelsea, were

Two clubs look for an important win on Sunday in English Premier League action, as Tottenham Hotspur returns home to face Aston Villa.

Aston Villa takes on Bologna at Villa Park in Birmingham on Thursday, Sept. 25. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK, making it a 9 p.m. CEST start in Europe, a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US, and a 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Friday.