According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Unai Emery now wants Aston Villa to lock in Emiliano Buendia’s long-term future after the midfielder worked his way back into the side following his return

The former Man United player is a different defender to Torres, who is crucial to Emery's setup. But he adapted against West Ham

In the 86th minute, as Villa looked to take the sting out of proceedings, skipper McGinn was bundled over by the touchline. Emery’s reaction spoke volumes. Instead of calling for a free-kick, which would have provided huge relief, Emery ran toward McGinn and urged him to get up.

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The real reason why Aston Villa manager Unai Emery continues to ignore Harvey Elliott has been revealed by a Liverpool journalist, with sources telling TEAMtalk that the winger could be sent back to Anfield with a replacement already lined up.

Despite the moral victory of coming back twice while down a player, this was still a huge missed opportunity in the relegation battle. A draw keeps Liverpool within two points of West Ham, but the Reds still have yet to pick up a league win and remain behind the Hammers going into 2026.

Morgan Rogers, England first choice? The idea is increasingly hard to dismiss as outlandish. His latest sterling contribution – a double to lead Aston Villa to a come-from-behind victory against West Ham – gives further merit to the notion he could command a regular berth in Thomas Tuchel’s side.