Senior figures at Villa see every window as an opportunity to augment the squad, but this month feels especially pressing

The club is continuing its season-long celebration on Friday night when Unai Emery's side host West Ham in the FA Cup. To mark the fixture, which is nearly 150 years to the day of their first-ever recorded match, players will wear a one-off black kit.

Ruud van Nistelrooy takes Leicester City to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in this years FA Cup fourth round; Aston Villa play Tottenham, Brighton host Chelsea and Everton face Bournemouth in other all-Premier League ties;

Here’s how to watch the FA Cup match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Derby County are continuing to push for a loan move for Aston Villa's Louie Barry, despite the Premier League outfit considering a sale of the talented youngster. That's according to Alan Nixon via Patreon, with the Rams currently in a battle to secure the signature of the 21-year-old.

The draw took place following the conclusion of the Arsenal vs Manchester United game at the Emirates by Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer. The games will be played on the weekend commencing the 7th February 2025. Aston Villa were given the ball number 6. Aston Villa were drawn at home against Tottenham.

Emery is aware that Barry will be unable to go back out on loan if he makes a first-team appearance for Villa, a result of being unable to represent three different teams in the same season, but an opportunity could arise to feature against West Ham United in the FA Cup third round on Friday night.

Aston Villa have stormed back to level terms as Ollie Watkins blasts his side even at 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates.

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Not really that big, as it goes. More of a Medium Weekend. But we've still got weary Arsenal v weary Villa on Saturday evening, which should be adequate.

The FA Cup has completed its third round and there were some clear winners and losers from the latest matches.