Aston Villa: Last News

Manchester City's squad will be bedding down at their Etihad Campus training grounds on Christmas night in an effort to halt their worrying dip in form. The Blues, who have secured only one win in their last 12 matches across all competitions, are set to face Everton at 12.30pm on Boxing Day.

Singer-songwriter Chris Brown will perform in Birmingham over the summer as part of his world stadium tour.

Black Sabbath‘s 2013 concert film Live… Gathered In Their Masses has been released onto YouTube for free – check it out below.In 2013, Black Sabbath performed in Australia for the final time – and was coincidentally the band’s first time in the continent with Ozzy Osbourne in over four decades – where they filmed a live album and accompanying concert film.Dubbed Live… Gathered In Their Masses, the film and album was recorded over two nights at the Rod Laver arena in Melbourne, and was packed to the brim with beloved Black Sabbath classics as well as new tunes from their final studio album ’13’. Among the songs performed were ‘War Pigs’, ‘Black Sabbath’, ‘Iron Man’, ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’ and ‘Paranoid’.Now, the complete concert film has been uploaded onto YouTube for free, courtesy of American concert-streaming platform Qello.

Steven Gerrard continues to be linked with a sensational return to Rangers as pressure continues to mount on Philippe Clement.

The cream of the crop will descend on Switzerland on Friday for the Champions League last 16 draw.

Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons have been added to the bill at Black Sabbath‘s final reunion gig.They join already announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, including the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more. Guns ‘N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan were also on the original bill but now they will instead play in the full band line-up.As well as playing live, former Rage Against The Machine member Tom Morello will also serve as musical director of the show.

Hindsight is 20/20 for Ruben Amorim right now as potential Amad Diallo injury replacement Antony is thriving on loan with Real Betis.

Manchester United Women and Manchester City Women progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup last weekend.

Among the delighted faces after Jhon Duran netted 22 minutes into his Al-Nassr debut was former Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

Concerned Brendan Rodgers reckons Celtic fans won't listen to him after the use of pyrotechnics in the stands.

Black Sabbath announced their final show this week, but the metal legends have bid farewell multiple times in the past too – see footage and setlists from their previous “final shows” below.On Wednesday (February 5), the band announced they would be reuniting with their original line-up of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward one last time this summer.The all-day show will go down at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, with a stellar supporting line-up that includes the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, members of Limp Bizkit and KoRn, as well as Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello (who also acts of musical director of the concert).Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)While it is very likely that this will truly be the final Sabbath show, it is not the first time they have bid farewell to playing live together.Their first farewell came on November 15, 1992 in the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the final night of Osbourne’s solo tour, dubbed ‘No More Tours’.

Tony Iommi have spoken to NME about what to expect from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert – letting a few surprises slip – and what it means to be going out with such a bang on home turf.It was announced yesterday (Wednesday February 5) that the metal icons would be reuniting with their original line-up of Osbourne, guitarist Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. It will mark their first time playing live together in two decades, and come as the very last performance from the band and frontman.

Tony Iommi has shared an emotional statement following the announcement of Black Sabbath’s final-ever live show.Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – will play live together for the first time in two decades on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham.The show, which will also feature support from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax and more, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Following the announcement, Iommi posted an emotional statement on social media.It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s only fitting that it ends here, where it all began in Aston. It’s great to be honoured by your fellow musicians and at the same time support good causes.

Black Sabbath fans have been reacting to the news of the band’s final show and their original line-up making a return.Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – will play live together for the first time in two decades on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham.The news of the final live show, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.Now, fans have taken to X/Twitter to express their excitement about the long-awaited reunion.

Alan Shearer has questioned which position Marcus Rashford will play for Aston Villa, given his best performances for Manchester United were produced on the left side.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has dropped an immediate selection hint after joining Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.

Marcus Rashford has departed Manchester United after 20 years at the club, completing an initial loan transfer to Champions League contenders Aston Villa - and United fans in The Manchester Evening Newscomments sections have mixed feelings after seeing the forward leave for his "new challenge".

The clock is ticking for Celtic to supply Brendan Rodgers with another striker for the remainder of the season.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is the right man to get Marcus Rashford's career back on track.

Ruben Amorim insists it will not be "embarrassing" for Manchester United if Marcus Rashford regains form for Aston Villa.

Celtic ran out comfortable winners against Motherwell at Fir Park, as life after Stuart Kettlewell began for the Lanarkshire side.

Manchester United and Aston Villa have agreed terms in principle for the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford until the end of the season.