Dean Smith: I’m not worried by lack of goals – at least we’re creating chances
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is not concerned by a lack of goals in his team and insists his new-look squad are still adjusting to life in the Premier League.
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It was sorted very quickly – Dean Smith plays down Mings-El Ghazi clash
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith played down the headbutt incident involving Tyrone Mings and Anwar El Ghazi after his players shook hands in the dressing room at half-time.
West Ham battle to draw at Aston Villa despite dismissal of Arthur Masuaku
West Ham were unable to give Manuel Pellegrini three points on his 66th birthday but the Hammers boss will have been pleased by how his side battled for a goalless draw with 10 men at Aston Villa.
Dean Smith won’t change Aston Villa’s positive approach in the Premier League
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has vowed to adopt a positive approach to stay in the Premier League.
Manuel Pellegrini wants West Ham to be more clinical
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has challenged his side to be more clinical when they return to Premier League action at Aston Villa on Monday night.
Grealish reflects on ‘favourite year yet’ as Villa return to league action
Jack Grealish returns to Premier League action hoping to better his favourite year in football to date.
Pellegrini feels trust is key factor for West Ham following good start
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini feels trust will be key to whether his team can maintain their impressive start to the new season.
Kodjia and Trezeguet miss West Ham clash
Aston Villa will be without striker Jonathan Kodjia when they take on West Ham on Monday.
Pellegrini: Time to move on from Rice’s decision to represent England
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes everyone must respect Declan Rice’s decision over his international future.
Norwich only Premier League team with worse penalty record than Manchester United
Manchester United’s recent troubles from the penalty spot have left them with a shockingly poor record among Premier League clubs.
I received online threats over England switch – Declan Rice
Declan Rice has revealed his switch from the Republic of Ireland to England led to threats against him and his family – something manager Gareth Southgate always feared could happen.