Aston Villa Verdict

Damian Vidagany of Villa posted on X in response to Roy Keane's Sky Sports comment that football is a contact sport. He said referees told Villa in the summer that deliberately unbalancing or pushing a goalkeeper in the six-yard box would not be allowed this season. He said Lammens did not even look at the ball and went straight to make contact with the hip over Zion. He added that Villa must do better than the final six minutes and that the rules must be respected.

Jacob Tanswell reported that Unai Emery said he was angry after United scored a late equaliser and left the dugout before the final whistle because he "thought the game was done". Emery also alluded to Suzuki being blocked by Senne Lammens, stating it would have been a foul in other European leagues.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United completed a late comeback to get a point against Villa. The match ended 4-4 at Old Trafford.

Unai Emery said the opponent scored in the 96th minute, the referee added six minutes, and he thought the game was done. He said: 'Angry? Of course. How it is to accept losing in the last minute with two goal. It is difficult.'

Jacob Tanswell reported that Unai Emery said on Friday that, aside from Wan-Bissaka, Cash, Ruggeri, and Onana, everyone else was available for Villa.

Unai Emery said on November 6th that discussions over a new contract at Aston Villa are on track and that he hopes to finalise a deal next week. He said he and Nassef Sawiris had been speaking about how they can strengthen the project with a deal.

Unai Emery said on November 6th that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is close, but the club will see the next day whether he can train normally and feel good. He said Matteo Ruggeri is still working alone but is progressing well, and that he thinks the other players are available.

Fabrizio Romano reported on November 5th that Aston Villa have offered new contracts to Unai Emery, Damian Vidagany, and Roberto Olabe, with the deal moving to final stages. He said the club wants to close doors to interest from other clubs and avoid any issues, and is very happy with Emery.

Lucie Turner of Read Aston Villa reported on November 5th that drone pictures from CC Overview show the North Stand expansion has moved beyond the basis of design, with permanent components of the structure becoming apparent. She said the installation of beams is helping to show the size and shape of the extension, with the temporary orange framework expected to be removed once the permanent framework is secure. The article also notes progress on lift shafts, staircases, and new terraces as the club works towards increasing capacity to over 50,000.

Aston Villa said in a statement that a working meeting brought together chairman Nassef Sawiris, Unai Emery, President of Football Operations Roberto Olabe, and Director of Football Operations Damian Vidagany. The club said the discussions focused on jointly planning its long-term strategic direction and established a clear commitment beyond 2029 for the club's development under Emery. The statement said the objective is to build an ambitious, competitive Aston Villa capable of taking on the biggest challenges and achievements.