As the 2023-24 season draws to a close, this Unai Emery Derby between Arsenal and Aston Villa has massive implications for both clubs.
Aston Villa face Ajax in their first home European knockout game since 2010/11 after their worst performance of the season at the weekend. They were decimated at Villa Park at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur and will be looking to hit back in this midweek fixture.
Aston Villa come into this clash in good form after beating Fulham 2-1 in their last match, a scoreline that was an unfair reflection of Villa’s dominance.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery dedicated their 2-1 win at Fulham to Boubacar Kamara. Kamara suffered an ACL injury last week. He explained: "We had to try to support every player to be ready when they are available to play.
Aston Villa beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage in an eventful game between the two contrasting sides. Villa have one of the best attacks in the league, compared to Fulham, who notably struggle in front of goal, but it was chances galore at both ends as Ollie Watkins proved the difference.
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Aston Villa suffered a disappointing loss to Manchester United at the weekend and failed to get back into the Premier League top 4, but it seems that they have suffered another blow when it comes to their midfielder Boubacar Kamara.
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara has suffered a major knee injury. Kamara, 24, suffered the setback in defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Villa have announced Kamara will have a further consultation with a knee specialist as they consider recovery options.
Aston Villa’s aspirations for Champions League qualification suffered a blow on Monday with the announcement that Boubacar Kamara has suffered a “significant knee ligament injury,” likely sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
Second-place Aston Villa travel to face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.
It’s Matchday 18 of the Premier League season and winter is officially coming. Each team is set to play three fixtures between now and the start of 2024: one this weekend, one on Boxing Day and one on New Year’s Eve.
Aston Villa came from behind to win 2-1 at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday in a game that witnessed two red cards. Brentford took the lead just before half-time when Villa failed to clear from a corner kick and allowed Keane Lewis-Potter to fire home his first EPL goal.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has hailed the form of Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara. Watkins says the midfield pair have been superb for the team this season.
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara missed training on Tuesday with the French national side. Kamara is part of the senior France squad with manager Didier Deschamps, as they prepare for Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara was likened to Franz Beckenbauer as a teenager. Olympique Marseille's former academy director Thomas Fernandez worked with Kamara at OM as a youth teamer.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara. A report from Fichajes claims that Liverpool are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old defensive midfielder and it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with the West Midlands club.
Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure and Boubacar Kamara are both targets for Liverpool. The Reds are determined to revamp manager Jurgen Klopp's midfielder even further.
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is one of many Liverpool targets this summer. The Reds are in the process of potentially selling Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabian clubs.
Aston Villa have received a key injury boost ahead of their game at the weekend. The Midlands club take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Unai Emery's team are solidly midtable, but want to maintain their position and possibly move up into the top half.
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