Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest, News and Analysis

UEFA Europa LeagueFull time · 7 May 2026

Aston Villa

Won · xG 3.08WWWDWLast 5

Full time

4 — 0

90+4'

⚽ Ollie Watkins 36' · ⚽ John McGinn 77' · ⚽ John McGinn 80'

Nottingham Forest

Lost · xG 0.45DLDLWLast 5

PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Aston Villa · last goal · 80'

Aston Villa · 3.08 xG0.45 xG · Nottingham Forest

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The Dugout
Harvey Elliott's Diplomatic Gratitude Can't Hide His Precarious Liverpool Future
Harvey Elliott calls his failed Aston Villa loan a 'second chance' at Liverpool, but admits he's 'non-committal' about his long-term Anfield future. The £35m clause he missed by one appearance, and Leeds' reported interest, suggest his position under Andoni Iraola is far from secure.
31 Jul4 min read
Transfer Centre
Aston Villa's Garnacho Pursuit Reveals How Fast They're Recycling Chelsea's Record Cash
Aston Villa have opened talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with an obligation to buy, just 48 hours after banking a British-record £117m from Chelsea for Morgan Rogers. The move exposes Chelsea's rapid squad churn and Villa's calculated reinvestment of nearly £200m in summer sales.
22 Jul4 min read
Breaking News
Aston Villa's £38m João Gomes Deal Shows They're Funding a Rebuild With Rogers's Money
Aston Villa's £38m signing of João Gomes from Wolves is the third move in a turbulent summer that has seen Youri Tielemans leave for Manchester United and Morgan Rogers close in on a £117m Chelsea exit. Meanwhile United's incremental recruitment of Tynan Thompson, plus interest in Lewis Hall and Antonee Robinson, points to a very different rebuilding philosophy.
21 Jul4 min read
The Rumour Mill
Arsenal's Konsa Interest Was Reported; No Evidence It Endangered a Rogers Move
Arsenal were reported to be interested in Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers, but no evidence showed one pursuit sabotaged or inflated the other.
02 Jul2 min read

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