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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 17h

Thomas Tuchel on Ollie Watkins' injury: "He is okay. It was a clear goal for him normally, but he crashed into the post. It was very painful, but as I understand it now, it is only painful. So, no harm done."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 22h

10 things we've learned about Aston Villa so far this season…

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 1d

Watch and play along with our 'Tenable'-style Aston Villa quiz…

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Lamare Bogarde says his growing confidence - combined with the trust shown by Unai Emery - is helping him reach new levels in his game this season.

"This season I feel like I can do more and I think the manager feels that now, as well. He feels he can trust me."

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Lamare Bogarde reveals Aston Villa preference and makes 'an honour' admission

Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde has spoken about his impressive start to the season

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Donyell Malen's role, Lamare Bogarde's development, and Matty Cash's solid start…

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Asked Unai Emery about Lamare Bogarde's progress, and the #AVFC boss spoke about his maturity as a player and a person.

"Since I arrive here, his development is clear. Sometimes we were demanding of him, pushing him and punishing him sometimes. He has reacted fantastic."

Unai Emery names Lamare Bogarde's best position as he sums up progress

Lamare Bogarde came in for praise from Unai Emery after Aston Villa's victory over Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

#AVFC boss Unai Emery was thrilled to unlock Donyell Malen's best qualities against Burnley, saying that the forward felt more comfortable in his central role.

"We are trying to give them positions on the field where they are really feeling better to exploit their qualities."

Unai Emery lifts lid on Donyell Malen change and makes 'commitment' point

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hailed Donyell Malen after the 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Unai Emery: "Malen played fantastic and he felt comfortable. He felt like he was in the position to help exploit his qualities. If we can get Malen close to the box, he has qualities and is a fast player to shoot and he is clinical. Today he showed it."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Unai Emery on 150 Villa matches: "Keep going. Those numbers are behind us. My focus is to create something and be excited with fans. Playing in Europe is fantastic and the fans have to feel it. Developing young players is important. If we win more than lose, fantastic."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Unai Emery on Donyell Malen: "He always works well and his commitment to try his best is there. Sometimes he performs better or worse. I spoke to him yesterday about the position I wanted him in today. He is one player more to help Watkins. He did fantastic."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Since the start of April, Morgan Rogers has recorded the most assists in the Premier League (8), at least two more than any other player.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

After going winless in each of their opening six games of the season, Aston Villa are now on the joint-longest ongoing winning run among Premier League teams across all competitions (4 with Arsenal).

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Lamare Bogarde has come of age at Aston Villa.

Today, he delivered his most complete performance yet - an excellent display from the versatile 21yo, who can have a big future at #AVFC. 🌟

Villa youngster 'has come of age' after excellent display in 2-1 Burnley win

Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde is developing into a fine footballer under Unai Emery

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Unai Emery: "Here in Villa Park we have to make it a fortress, we have to compete and we are finishing before the international break in good balance. We are feeling more comfortable than we were. I am really happy how the players have responded with our demands."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Unai Emery on Donyell Malen: "We settled him a little bit with some technical balance. He was close to scoring and he scored, fantastic."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Donyell Malen on playing with Ollie Watkins: "It is something that we have tried in training a few times and we have a good connection. It went quite well today." [BBC]

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

Donyell Malen: "We had a hard start, we turned it around quite well. For now we have to keep looking forward and push for more points and more good games." [BBC]

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4d

#AVFC make it four wins on the bounce in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Villa Park.

Donyell Malen took both of his goals superbly, while solid performances across the pitch helped secure an important +3 heading into the break. 👊

Aston Villa player ratings as 9 and 8s awarded after 2-1 win over Burnley

John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after the victory over Burnley in the Premier League

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

GOAL: Lesley Ugochukwu halves Burnley's deficit, heading past Emi Martinez.

#AVFC 2-1 Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

GOAL: Malennnnn! At the double with a beauty of a finish in front of the Holte End. Morgan Rogers picks Malen out in space, and he makes no mistake, firing past Martin Dúbravka.

#AVFC 2-0 Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

HT: Villa lead at the break thanks to Donyell Malen’s first goal of the season - a composed finish after being picked out by Boubacar Kamara. Plenty of final third entries, but final ball needs improving. Morgan Rogers sharper and Lamare Bogarde impressing.

#AVFC 1-0 Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

GOAL: Donyell Malennnn! Lovely work from Morgan Rogers, who offloads the ball to Boubacar Kamara. A superb pass from the midfielder sets Malen on his way -- he still had plenty to do, but he manages to beat Martin Dúbravka to give Villa the lead.

#AVFC 1-0 Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

We're underway at Villa Park...

#AVFC 0-0 Burnley

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

Burnley starting XI vs #AVFC: Dubravka, Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Florentino, Cullen, Laurent, Anthony, Tchaouna, Foster.

Subs: Weis, Worrall, Bruun Larsen, Ugochuckwu, Edwards, Humphreys, Flemming, Broja, Hannibal.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 5d

Unai Emery makes four changes to face Burnley, as Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne, Lamare Bogarde and Donyell Malen start.

Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley are both named in Aston Villa's matchday squad.

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Villa team news vs Burnley confirmed as duo return to squad and Malen starts

Unai Emery has selected his Aston Villa team to face Burnley in the Premier League (2pm kick-off)

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