Aston Villa FC have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at their first game of the new football season. The Black Sabbath singer played his very last show at the club’s home ground, Villa Park, on July 5, just 17 days before his death at the age of 76.

The Prince of Darkness died on 22 July at the age of 76, with many Black Sabbath fans left devastated across the world

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey is pushing to complete his transfer to Roma, with his agents flying in for talks, reportedly on loan for €4m with option to buy for a further €16m. The winger was notably left out of the Aston Villa squad for today’s Premier League opener against Newcastle United, a further sign that he has made his decision to leave.

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

ASTON VILLA have been slapped with a hefty £125,000 fine after admitting to breaking Premier League rules on the multiball system. The Premier League has confirmed that Villa breached the system,

Aston Villa's current first choice right-back is Poland international Matty Cash. Other right-backs in the club are Andres Garcia and Lamare Bogarde. Hector Fort has been one of the best young talents from La Masia, but his game time with the first team has not been enough compared to young stars like Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his 22-man squad for Roma’s final pre-season friendly match against Frosinone. There is good news for the Giallorossi as Paulo Dybala has returned to the squad, alongside Evan Ndicka.

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey is pushing to complete his transfer to Roma, with his agents flying in for talks, reportedly on loan for €4m with option to buy for a further €16m.

Aston Villa are set to sell Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle, who they welcome to Villa Park for their Premier League opener at lunchtime, but Unai Emery is still optimistic of a big season