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Aston Villa vs Burnley: The relegation-battling Clarets find themselves occupying the third and final relegation place ahead of their trip to Villa Park.

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James Maddison put the visitors ahead at Stamford Bridge, before Marcos Alonso volleyed in an equaliser.

Aston Villa were in command at Turf Moor on May 7, taking the spoils in a 3-1 victory. "This group works better when we play in the now, mentally we're in a good place. Burnley's caretaker manager, Mike Jackson, will be looking for more from his team this evening if they want to stay in control of their Premier League survival hopes. He plays a one-two with Watkins, edge of the Burnley D, and tries to craft a shot towards Pope, but it's blocked. But he's been terrific, he's a top, top goalkeeper. McGinn whips in an early free kick from the left. which ends up behind for a Burnley goal kick. It's a terrific effort. McNeil clips it in, there's a Burnley head on the end of it. It's a lovely goal from the Argentinian. He makes a run from the centre-circle, after initially being down on his haunches, and not picked-up at all by the Burnley defence as he makes his way into the Burnley box. A terrific effort, and a strong save. Brownhill gets a volley away, on the left.

Burnley recorded what could be a precious point in their quest to maintain their Premier League status as they held Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw.

86' - ALMOST A BURNLEY WINNER! Mings to the rescue! 48' - GOAL! ASTON VILLA 1-1 BURNLEY (EMI BUENDIA): That's how to make amends! 48' - GOAL! ASTON VILLA 1-1 BURNLEY (EMI BUENDIA): That's how to make amends! Indeed, Pope has been integral to Burnley throughout the season and it's thanks, in part, to his brilliance that the Clarets start the final round of fixtures with a much healthier goal difference than rivals Leeds. Pope's athleticism and reflexes were, once again, vital to earning the Clarets a share of the spoils as he made no fewer than eight saves. subs: Traore 6, Ings 6, Coutinho 6.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard talks cultural resets, transfer plans, and his own targets for next season.

"We are well aware that the challenge for us now is to find a better level of consistency. "No, he is better at that job than me," he laughs. "I think realistically we should be minimum in the top half. We are looking to bring in players who are ready to play." It was always in the thinking from the moment that he arrived. "I think the spine of the team needs some support," he acknowledges. But I think we have got the ingredients here to become a really strong team in this league." "Let's just leave it pretty vague and say we are looking to upgrade the eleven." In the full-back areas, we feel both full-backs are in a fantastic place." "One of the things I have been trying to do better is to be more balanced around results. He has his targets in the league and the cups. "I don't think anyone thought I was going to come in and automatically change Villa into a top-four team in the first six months.

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings you Gerrard's immediate reaction after Villa's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

The least we can do is try to make them proud. "The issue for me is we need to solve a bigger problem. On the match itself, Gerrard added: "We gave ourselves a big problem conceding the penalty.

The goalkeeper made stops from John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Danny Ings and Bertrand Traore at Villa Park in the penultimate match. Burnley led through Ashley ...

The result sent Leeds into the final relegation place, with Burnley moving out of the drop zone due to having a superior goal difference. BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Nick Pope’s saves ensured Burnley drew 1-1 at Aston Villa on Thursday to lift the team out of the relegation zone and keep its Premier League status in its own hands heading into the final round. Burnley draws at Aston Villa, moves out of relegation zone

Steven Gerrard omitted Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa's starting line-up for Thursday night's clash with Burnley. The Brazilian playmaker - who made his ...

If Villa avoid defeat against City, Gerrard and Coutinho's former club Liverpool can win the Premier League title. Villa boss Gerrard has rotated Coutinho and Buendia in recent weeks, with only one of the diminutive playmakers utilised in his diamond formation. Emiliano Buendia replaced Coutinho as Gerrard made four changes from the team which drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard has rested some of his key players for Aston Villa's match against Burnley and that's good news for Liverpool.

Chris Silvester Tweeted: "Gerrard doing all he can to help Liverpool by resting big players ready for City," while Peter Murphy joked: "United and City fans will be raging with that. Liverpool icon Gerrard is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest players of all time but was never able to win the Premier League himself during his playing days. City are top of the table on 90 points with Jurgen Klopp's side just a point adrift on 89.

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Aston Villa played out a 1-1 draw against Burnley in their final home match of the 2021/22 season at Villa Park. The Villans dominated the Premier League ...

Steven Gerrard has called the 2021-22 season unacceptable for Aston Villa, even though players took a celebratory lap around Villa Park after their last ...

"We will try and give it our best shot and make our supporters proud on the last day of the season. We need to recruit well. We need to change things and come back better and stronger next season.

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Burnley were struggling to stem the flow of deliveries from Villa’s left and this time an excellent cross from Jacob Ramsey found McGinn 20 yards out for a rising shot that was superbly clawed away by Pope. First Buendia’s angled shot was blocked, before his flick was deflected wide as Villa piled on the pressure. If Burnley lose their proud Premier League status, they will look back at the 85th minute at Aston Villa as one of the reasons as to why.

Manager Steven Gerrard has insisted everyone at Aston Villa's full focus is on getting the three points available from their game against Manchester City on ...

Gerrard had explained the aim for his side on Sunday during the question prior. Gerrard has already faced his former side when Liverpool visited Villa Park and though they came away with the win, the hosts made life incredibly difficult. Jurgen Klopp has already explained how his troops can only focus on the task at hand which comes in the form of a home clash against Wolves, but fans will undoubtedly let them know if Villa spring a surprise at the Etihad.

The goalkeeper's masterclass ensured the Clarets left Villa Park with a point from a 1-1 draw after stops from John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Danny Ings and – ...

Martinez initially kept out Connor Roberts with a fine reaction stop only for Roberts to tee up Weghorst and his shot was turned wide by a diving Mings. McNeil tossed in a free-kick, with Buendia failing with a shove on James Tarkowski, and he raced out to meet Cornet. Kevin Long failed to clear Jacob Ramsey’s pass with the ball bouncing to McGinn for the midfielder to crack a half volley from 20 yards, only to be again denied by a stretching Pope.

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City.

The merit payments go up roughly £2.2m per place, meaning there's almost a £9m difference between finishing 14th and 10th for Villa. Liverpool are at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final fixture. Steven Gerrard's team completed their Villa Park campaign with a 1-1 draw against Burnley on Thursday night.

Burnley moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa in a dramatic night down the bottom. Ashley Barnes' penalty late in the ...

It was a man-of-the-match performance by the England goalkeeper and his Burnley team-mates were quick to acknowledge that. "The PGMOL said there was not enough force for that to be a red card. "I think that is a clear red card, probably one of the clearest I have seen this season. An elbow to the head of Tyrone Mings early in the half left the Villa captain on the deck. "I think we should have been playing against 10 men from a very early stage of this game," said the Villa head coach. That is a fact." With Burnley defending deeper and deeper, and Jackson making defensive substitutions, they appeared to have settled for a point. Everyone knows that is a red card. "I think Barnes is very lucky to be on the pitch," Dion Dublin told Sky Sports. "He doesn't look at Mings and that elbow is a bit naughty for me." Barnes did the rest from the spot. Jacob Ramsey was making some driving runs on his return to the starting line-up. But Jackson's side hung in there, broke up the play and began to cause problems from set-piece situations.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

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Aston Villa manager, Steven Gerrard confirmed his side's injury worries this week, that could serve as a bonus for Manchester City ahead of their title ...

However, with Kyle Walker and John Stones spotted in Manchester City training, the Premier League champions could have a nearly fully-fit side as they face a largely injury-ridden Aston Villa in a battle to retain their league crown. The Aston Villa boss firstly confirmed that defender Ezri Konsa is out of contention for the clash against Manchester City, as he is set to be unavailable for between 12 and 16 weeks due to a serious knee injury. After succumbing to a 2-2 draw against West Ham and Liverpool winning 2-1 against Southampton on Tuesday night, Manchester City’s upcoming clash against Aston Villa on the final day of the season is nothing short of a Premier League title decider.

Manchester City are heading into the final game of the season intending to retain the Premier League title. City will be playing Aston Villa at The Etihad ...

Manchester City are heading into the final game of the season intending to retain the Premier League title. The two teams have faced each other 5 times in the Premier League over the past 3 seasons, with Guardiola’s side emerging victorious every time. Phil Foden’s 82nd-minute winner away at Everton is also an example of this squad’s elite mentality.

Latest Aston Villa news looks at this weekend's opponents as Pep Guardiola speaks to the press ahead of Sunday's 4pm kick-off at the Etihad.

I'm sure he maybe helped Villa to be promoted to the Premier League and remaining in the Premier League for two seasons. In one year, we defend and be champions. “They did partial training and we will see tomorrow, but it is good for us to have them back.”

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has been a key player for Steven Gerrard's side this season, but Villa are now set to be without him for an extended period ...

It is my responsibility to win both games.” Villa currently sit 14 th in the Premier League table going into their last two games of the campaign. Unlike most of the Premier League, Villa are one of six teams in action on Thursday with two games left this season. Konsa has played in 29 of Villa’s 36 Premier League games this term, scoring twice and helping to keep eight clean sheets, with his performances linking him with an England call-up earlier in the campaign.

Pep Guardiola will have John Stones and Kyle Walker back fit for Manchester City's Premier League title decider against Aston Villa on Sunday.

"They made a partial training and we will see tomorrow. Liverpool host Wolves with a one-point deficit while possessing a worse goal difference, meaning a draw may also be enough for City in what would have to be a wild final day. "We have incredible doctors and physios and they have recovered," Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference.

BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa news as Steven Gerrard's side prepare to face Manchester City.

Villa only have two days of rest before the trip to the Etihad following a 1-1 draw with Burnley at Villa Park on Thursday night. Only a win will give Villa the chance to do that, while Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Brentford would all have to draw and 10th place side Brighton lose to West Ham on the final day. The least we can do is try to make them proud.

Steven Gerrard said he is disappointed his integrity has been questioned before the former Liverpool captain takes his Aston Villa side to Manchester City.

“In terms of my experience being back in the Premier League, they have been the two best sides by far that we have faced. “But I think it has become quite clear that in the last two or three years that with Jürgen and Pep’s consistency since José [Mourinho] left – he finished second at Manchester United just before he left – they have been the strongest teams for a long time now and there is a gap forming. Gerrard believes Klopp and Pep Guardiola, such is the strength of their respective teams, have created a buffer between them and the rest of the league.

With a trip to title-chasing Manchester City on the final day, the expectation is Villa will finish down in 14th place and Steven Gerrard is adamant that ...

with the ex-Liverpool captain facing decisive summer 'to improve in a lot of departments' 'We'll try and make it as difficult as we can for them. Steven Gerrard has made it perfectly clear that Aston Villa 'need to improve in a lot of departments' this summer as he looks to push into the top half.

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Aston Villa.

- Manchester City have won nine of their past 10 Premier League games against Aston Villa, including the last six in a row, and drawing the other. - Victory for Manchester City will secure their eighth top-flight title. - Manchester City have triumphed in all five of their final league games of the season under Guardiola by an aggregate score of 20-1. - City have lost just one of their last 27 Premier League games, while they are unbeaten in 11 since losing 3-2 at home to Spurs in February. It's a similar story with Liverpool too, and both teams are simply miles ahead of everyone else. I don't see that scenario even happening though.