Category: Aston Villa FC

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Aston Villa 2023/24: Unai Emery’s issues with a compact mid-block and high defensive line – tactical analysis

The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. After returning to the English Premier League in…

September 12, 2023

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Premier League 2023/24: How five-star Newcastle dismantled Villa in game week one – tactical analysis

With football leagues beginning all over Europe, teams are looking to put their new signings to good use and build on any…

August 15, 2023

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Rachel Daly: Five left-back alternatives to the Aston Villa striker for England – scout report

When Sarina Wiegman led England to Euro 2022 success at the end of last summer, many Lionesses fans felt that it was…

February 1, 2023

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FA Women’s League Cup 2022/23: How Aston Villa exploited Manchester United’s defensive weaknesses to make a successful comeback – tactical analysis

Aston Villa Women hosted Manchester United Women for the FA Women’s League Cup 2022/23 group stage fixture and the hosts were able…

October 5, 2022

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FAWSL 2022/23 : How Aston Villa exploited Manchester City’s defensive issues through high pressing – tactical analysis

Aston Villa hosted Manchester City in the first FAWSL fixture of the new 2022/23 season and the game ended with a surprising…

September 21, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs Man City – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Aston Villa vs Man City in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

September 4, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Arsenal vs Aston Villa – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday saw Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

September 2, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs West Ham – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Aston Villa vs West Ham in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

August 29, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs Everton – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Aston Villa play Everton in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 15, 2022

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Premier League 2019/20: Aston Villa vs West Ham United – tactical analysis

The last game of the fifth Premier League match-day between Aston Villa and West Ham United ended in a goalless draw. In…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: Aston Villa vs West Ham – post-match data viz and stats

Sunday evening saw Aston Villa‘s poor run of form continue, losing 4-1 at home to West Ham in the Premier League. We’ve broken…

July 26, 2022

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How Rice and co ran Villa ragged in impressive West Ham win – tactical analysis

On Sunday afternoon, Aston Villa welcomed West Ham United to Villa Park for a Premier League fixture. West Ham had been in…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: West Ham United vs Aston Villa – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday lunchtime saw West Ham United welcome Aston Villa in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2019/20: Tottenham vs Aston Villa – Tactical Analysis

The new Premier League season kicked off with high hopes for fans all across the country, with Tottenham and Aston Villa being…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: Aston Villa vs Tottenham – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday evening saw Aston Villa welcome Tottenham in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2019/20: Everton vs Aston Villa – tactical analysis

Aston Villa’s win on the weekend against Crystal Palace gave them a fighting chance of staying in the Premier League after a…

July 26, 2022

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English Premier League 2021/22: Aston Villa vs Everton analytics – stats pack

Saturday night saw Aston Villa end Everton‘s unbeaten run in the Premier League, Dean Smith’s side seeing off Rafa Benitez’s squad 3-0.…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: Everton vs Aston Villa – post-match data viz and stats

Saturday lunchtime saw Aston Villa continue their revival under Gerrard, beating Everton in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key…

July 26, 2022

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Premier League: How Guardiola’s substitutes helped Man City overcome Aston Villa’s stubborn structure to clinch the title – tactical analysis

Bedlam, pandemonium, mayhem. These are just a few different words of the many that can be used to describe the scenes at…

May 25, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: Manchester City vs Aston Villa – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday evening saw Manchester City retain the title after beating Aston Villa in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

May 23, 2022