Ross Barkley joined Aston Villa for a minimal fee in the summer following Luton Town's relegation to the Championship

Unai Emery is the most methodical of managers - the return to fitness of Kamara has come at a good time for Aston Villa

Aston Villa have gone seven games without a win following the goalless draw to Juventus, which is the longest run since Unai Emery took over in November 2022; injury problems, a lack of balance and defensive woes are all issues;

Villa manager Emery knows his side must tighten up to remain competitive with the top clubs in the division and explained that a clean sheet is the first step to winning. Without a victory in over a month, Villa face Chelsea on Sunday and Emery was asked why his side's defensive record in Europe is so much better than in the league.

Unai Emery admits Villa’s seven-match winless run has left him battling to keep his frustration in check. The boss says keeping a lid on his emotions is his toughest challenge as he looks to pull his team out of a slump which began with conceding a late equaliser to Bournemouth last month.

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers scored what he thought was a late winner against Juventus, but the goal was ruled out by referee Gil Manzano to the disbelief of Unai Emery

Aston Villa are without a win in six games across all competitions - but Unai Emery tends to get the best out of his players in European competition.

A goalless draw against the Italian giants means Emery’s side are winless in seven - so should fans be worried?

Aston Villa were denied an injury-time winner against Juventus in controversial fashion, with Unai Emery and Ollie Watkins both describing the decision as soft. Morgan Rogers thought he had poked home a 94th minute goal to put the home side 1-0 ahead,