Villa Underground

There is a moment, somewhere between Istanbul and B6, where it all feels almost too good.

One week you are watching Youri Tielemans catch a volley on the edge of the box and realising, almost with disbelief, that

Five wins on the spin, goals flowing, and a sense that Unai Emery’s side have finally found their rhythm after a stuttering start to the season. From the gloom of late September, when Villa were winless and goal-shy, to the current run of form that has lifted our spirits and expectations alike, the transformation has been nothing short of emphatic.

Thursday night se...

On a sodden Sunday in north London, Villa delivered a performance that was equal parts grit and guile, overturning an early deficit to claim a 2-1 win over Spurs. It was a result that not only extended our winning run to five in all competitions, but also served as a statement of intent from a side that has quietly rediscovered its swagger.