Unai Emery has admitted he does not know the reason behind Aston Villa’s ongoing injury struggles this season. Villa have now had a player substituted in the first half due to injury in each of their last five games and eight of the last 11,

Unai Emery's outfit comes into the weekend clash after a credible 2-2 draw against table-topping Liverpool. But after four draws and one loss in their last five league fixtures, the Champions League contestants sit ninth and four points off a UCL return next season.

Aston Villa defender Pau Torres could return to action in two weeks' time as Unai Emery looks forward to the end of his side's defensive crisis

Dan Mousley is a Warwickshire and England cricketer with a bright future - but is very much at home in the North Stand at Villa Park

John McGinn has hailed Unai Emery’s impact on his career and admits he has a love-hate relationship with the Aston Villa manager. The 30-year-old had struggled for form under Steven Gerrard before the arrival of Emery, who gave him a new lease of life.

Aston Villa failed to triumph over 10-man Ipswich on the weekend as injuries continue to pile up for Unai Emery ahead of their clash against Liverpool on Wednesday. The Villains had a request to move the game rejected by the Premier League, as a depleted squad looks ahead to four matches across nine days in the League and FA Cup.

Aston Villa go in search of their first Premier League win in six matches when they entertain Chelsea on Saturday (5:30pm)

Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins' quickfire goals at the end of the first half cancelled out Mohamed Salah's 29th-minute opener at Villa Park, but the hosts were unable to hold on after the break