The summer transfer window opened on June 14 and runs until 11pm on September 1. What about the Europa Conference League? To the cups now and Emery has silverware in his sights. Should Villa qualify for the Europa Conference League, it’s expected that they’ll contest a two-legged play-off prior to the group stage. The play-off draw will take place on August 7 with ties contested on August 24 and August 31. Last year, West Ham eased past Danish side Viborg 6-1 on aggregate. We’ve only included the teams that have been in the Premier League throughout the calendar year, so we’ve missed out on newly-promoted trio Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town – who have only played a handful of games – and last term’s relegated sides Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton. The Blues have averaged just over a point per game over their last 35 matches – that’s near enough relegation form for almost an entire season’s worth of games.

Aston Villa will play Newcastle United at the 67,594-capacity Lincoln Financial Field - home of the Philadelphia Eagles - on July 23 Seb Revan signs contract extension and agrees loan". Aston Villa Football Club. 2023-09-01 . Retrieved 2023-09-01. As a minimum, the Premier League aims to alert supportersof changes based onTVscheduling at leastsix weeksbefore the match is due to take place. Simpson, Ray (24 October 2023). "Quakers sign Hayden Lindley". darlingtonfc.co.uk . Retrieved 2023-10-24.Jaden Philogene completes move to Hull City". Aston Villa Football Club. 2023-09-01 . Retrieved 2023-09-01. It ought to be no surprise to see Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Manchester City side way out in front of any other side in the English top flight since the turn of the year. Aston Villa announce Clément Lenglet signing". Aston Villa Football Club. 2023-09-01 . Retrieved 2023-09-01. Plans, meanwhile, are already in place ahead of Unai Emery’s first full season in charge. The Basque and his players will have a short break once this season concludes before attention shifts to pre-season at the beginning of July.

The newly promoted sides would all be in the bottom three were it not for Everton’s 10-point penalty, while Leicester, Leeds and Southampton all registered the worst record in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign. Villa experienced a huge upturn in form upon Emery’s arrival and finished in seventh in last season’s Premier League, meaning they will enter at the play-off round to qualify for the groups. The traditional Community Shield curtain-raiser will be between Manchester City and Arsenal, with confirmation of the fixture details still to be confirmed by the Football Association. The game is usually between the Premier League and FA Cupwinners, but with City claiming both, the second final spot goes to the Premier League runners-up.

A mid-season break will take place between January 13-20 and the Premier League has promised that no two rounds across Christmas and New Year will take place within 48 hours of each other. Douglas Luiz wins Villa Player of the Month award!". Aston Villa Football Club. 2 November 2023 . Retrieved 2 November 2023. Aston Villa are just 90 minutes away from sealing a return to European football for the first time in 13 years. It’s Brighton who stand in their way with the Seagulls having nothing to play for on Sunday having cemented their sixth-place - and Europa League - finish. Villa are, however, expected to have a couple of local friendlies prior to heading Stateside while the club are set to announce a friendly in Europe in preparation for their Premier League season-opener on August 12. Villa travelled to Rennes last summer. Cup draws

Weekend and Bank Holiday matches are 15:00 BST and midweek matches are 19:45 unless otherwise stated. Those six sides do have the worst record in 2023 on a points-per-game basis, though, underlining the difference between the Premier League and the Championship. Evans, Gregg (18 May 2023). "Jed Steer to leave Aston Villa after nearly a decade". The Athletic . Retrieved 5 June 2023. Aston Villa sign Egyptian talent Omar Khedr". Aston Villa Football Club. 2023-08-14 . Retrieved 2023-08-14. a b c d e f g h "Premier League clubs publish 2022/23 retained lists". Premier League. 16 June 2023 . Retrieved 16 June 2023.Finn Azaz signs new deal and seals loan to Plymouth Argyle". Aston Villa Football Club. 2023-08-02 . Retrieved 2023-08-02. Aston Villa 2023/24 Premier League fixtures". Aston Villa F.C. 15 June 2023 . Retrieved 15 June 2023.