The hosts hit back to see off RB Salzburg.

Goals from Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins claimed the points at St James’ Park.

Argentina international Buendia’s sumptuous finish and Watkins’ late header secured victory at St James’ Park.

Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 25th minute.

Villa’s impressive European record went to new heights as they earned a sixth win from their seven matches this season.

Villa could have climbed above Manchester City and cut the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points with victory.

Villa could have cut the gap on leaders Arsenal with victory at fortress Villa Park but they were undone by Thierno Barry’s second-half strike.

The All-Ireland club finals take place in Croke Park.

Dan Sheehan captains the hosts, who haven't lost to the Westerners since 2021.

Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League following goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus.

Arteta’s squad depth has been tested this season, with a number of players ruled out for significant spells through injury.

More than 700 police officers were on duty for the Europa League clash on Thursday amid concerns over potential disorder.

The Aston Villa star was given the chance to impress in the No. 10 role for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

The visitors struggled to break down their hosts, who had Ezri Konsa sent off.

The 20-year-old winger expressed frustration at starting Wednesday’s 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham as a substitute.

Emery’s side beat Fulham on Saturday.

Northampton Saints will take on Leo Cullen's side from 5:30pm

Just two points separate Newcastle in third from sixth-placed Nottingham Forest.

Paris St Germain came from behind to take a two-goal lead into next week’s quarter-final second leg.

Reigning champions Manchester City are in danger of missing out.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all play on Thursday night.

The recent arrivals combined to turn defeat into victory for Aston Villa against Chelsea on Saturday.

Watkins scored his 12th Premier League goal of the season in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

The Egyptian took his goal contributions to 39 in just 26 Premier League games, with 24 goals and 15 assists.

Palmer pulled off a string of saves to frustrate the hosts.

Promotion contenders Burnley have pulled off something of a coup to sign forward Marcus Edwards on loan from Sporting Lisbon.

Jhon Duran’s first-half dismissal left the visitors with a mountain to climb.

The forward capitalised on a defensive error from the visitors.

Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea as Villa’s winless run stretched to eight matches.

Villa have not won in six games.

Since Emery’s appointment in October 2022, Villa have gone from relegation candidates to top of the Champions table.

Caelan Doris, Josh Van Der Flier and a penalty try gave the Blues their 6th win of the season.

Buendia’s header was added to by Jhon Duran in a 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Wycombe.

The World Cup winning Argentina keeper’s contract extension runs until 2029.

The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder made over 150 appearances for the Premier League club.

Manchester United host Fulham, Ipswich take on Liverpool, Southampton travel to Newcastle and Leicester welcome Tottenham on the opening weekend.

Unai Emery’s side will rub shoulders with Europe’s elite for the first time in 41 years.

Duran climbed off the bench to score twice in four minutes and put Villa on the brink of qualification to Europe’s premier club competition.

Borussia Dortmund’s first-leg victory in the Champions League semi-final against PSG sealed Germany’s extra place.

Villa looked to be consolidating fourth position thanks to goals either side of half-time from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.

James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and Timo Werner all scored in a 4-0 win.

There was needle between the teams in November after Matty Cash injured Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper, meanwhile, heads into the weekend under pressure.