Score and updates as Lamare Bogarde starts for Villa in ‘Battle of Britain’ - The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Tottenham Hotspur's under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou finally had some better injury news as he confirmed defender Micky van de Ven will feature against IF Elfsborg on Thursday.

Targeting Disasi and Foyth Amidst Defensive ShufflesIn a recent strategic move, Aston Villa has shown significant interest in strengthening their defensive lineup by

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Plus: Manchester United are in tentative talks with Barcelona over a loan deal for Marcus Rashford; Ben Chilwell is set to stay at Chelsea unless a club arrives with a late January swoop; Southampton

Emery rolls the dice again. John McGinn and Emi Buendia replace Morgan Rogers and Jacob Ramsey as they seek a winner. It felt like another goal was coming and it goes the way of West Ham. Edson Alvarez crosses the ball to the back post, where Emerson is waiting to nod past Emi Martinez to level the game with 20 minutes to play!

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Aston Villa missed a chance to draw closer to the Premier League's top four on Sunday in a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United whose Brazilian left back Emerson rescued a point after Jacob Ramsey had got the hosts off to a dream start.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly initiated talks with Brentford to secure the signing of Yoane Wissa. A key player for the Bees this season, the 28-year-old has provided 14 goal contributions for

Leicester pushed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou closer to the sack with a 2-1 win that extended Spurs' dismal run, while Aston Villa were frustrated by West Ham in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

West Ham United drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in the Premier League yesterday. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.