Old Trafford is our bogey destination and even Unai Emery hasn't won there yet, but this isn't the Manchester United of old. Why Sunday is winnable, plus team news and the best bits from Emery's news conference via the BBC.
Jamie Carragher backs down, why the big six is broken, a quick look back at the second half against Fulham and Barcelona tonight in the Champions League with some match facts from the BBC.
Fulham at Villa Park tonight, why Unai Emery cares about the League more than the League Cup, Jamie Carragher and the best bits from the manager's press conference via the BBC.
Why the manager and the mandate matter, the media calling Unai Emery the best in the Premier League, beating Manchester City again and Bournemouth in the League Cup on Wednesday.
Manchester City at Villa Park tomorrow, why anything short of expulsion says cheating is okay, whether Pep was ever that good, and Emery's news conference lines from the BBC.
Viking at Villa Park tomorrow, a Norwegian side we know nothing about apart from a point against Bayern Munich, and why the grass and the atmosphere should be an advantage.
Newcastle away today, a terrible record at St James' Park, a new manager under a bit of pressure already and Emery's news conference lines from the BBC.
Fenerbahçe at Villa Park tonight, three points and the top eight, and why Manchester City should go the same way as Leeds City in 1919.
A wasted month of international football, seven matches in 21 days, are Manchester City still cheating and Brentford at Villa Park on Saturday.
Another pointless international break and Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges - what a fair punishment looks like, and why League Two might be it.
Aston Villa win at Spurs - why the sloppy play might be deliberate, why Zion Suzuki mattered, how long De Zerbi has left and a three week international break nobody asked for.
Aston Villa travel to Tottenham - why the Roberto De Zerbi appointment is baffling, why Villa need to be sharper, and highlights from Unai Emery's news conference.
A first visit to Coventry City's stadium in the League Cup - why confidence matters, why a strong side should be expected, and why it's coming good for Aston Villa.
