Aston Villa are eighth in the Premier League and ninth in the Champions League, so their season is hardly a disaster - they just look a little bit flat at times.

Diego Carlos had the raw materials and pedigree when he signed - his time at Villa was punctuated by extreme highs and lows

Aston Villa transfer latest as the club are tipped to move for Sporting Lisbon winger and Mozambique international Geny Catamo

Unai Emery has issued a warning to Arsenal, West Ham and any other club interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran before the January transfer window closes. Duran was once again named on Villa’s bench on Sunday as England international Ollie Watkins started the Premier League clash against West Ham.

Unai Emery was adamant that playing between two Champions League games would never affect his team’s intensity, although there is clearly a good time to catch Aston Villa this season. They have now failed to win in the last six matches after playing in Europe.

Jamie Carragher called West Ham star Lucas Paqueta ’embarrassing’ during the Hammers’ Premier League clash against Aston Villa. Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park threatened to boil over as the game approached half-time as several players clashed.

Aston Villa welcome West Ham to the Midlands in the Premier League this afternoon.It’s the second meeting between the teams this month, after Villa beat West Ham 2-1 in the FA Cup’s third round

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Tottenham in advanced Tel talks; Dorgu to Man United delay - Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Gerrard has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ after just 18 months, in what has been a humbling experience for one of the game’s greats

In this exclusive interview, Rodrigo Gomes explains why he is convinced Wolves will stay up as well talking tattoos and his girlfriend following him home and away; Watch Wolves vs Aston Villa live on Sky Sports Premier League this Saturday from 5pm;