Aston Villa’s summer reshaped Unai Emery’s squad, but the manager still needs leaders as arrivals settle. Villa sit ninth in the Premier League after eight matches, with three wins, two draws and ...

Aston Villa centre-back Victor Lindelof warms up in the rain

Victor Lindelöf has gone from an underwhelming free transfer to arguably Aston Villa's most important defender, and his performance against Newcastle United was another reminder of just how valuable he has become under Unai Emery.

Victor Lindelof in action for Sweden at Arena Nationala

Victor Lindelof says Viktor Gyokeres' intelligence and use of his body force defenders to play close to the limit when facing him.

Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof raises his arms and looks bemused as Sweden play Tunisia at the World Cup

Victor Lindelof looking annoyed playing for Sweden

Dan Bardell looks back at a Victor Lindelöf signing that felt underwhelming and even desperate to some in the summer of 2025, and why more than a year later the experienced defender has become one of Unai Emery's most reliable and valuable Aston Villa squad members.

Aston Villa Predicted XI vs Tottenham: Buendia in Line as Emery Weighs Injury CallsAston Villa head to Tottenham with a familiar issue for Unai Emery, balancing momentum with availability. Villa beat ...