Analysis of a frenetic clash that saw Villa prevail and book their place in the Champions League's knockout phase

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has a Champions League scoring feat of which Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland would be proud.

Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins - despite the build-up Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16

Stephen Warnock says Aston Villa must make a "big decision" on Ollie Watkins' future after a shock £60m bid from Arsenal. The striker has emerged as a top target for the Gunners going into the last few days of the January transfer window. It comes after long-term injuries to forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán as they look to secure a promising long-term addition to their attack.Journalist Ben Jacobs highlighted PSG’s

The new 36-team Champions League format threw up some surprises and you might not have expected these teams to have qualified for the knockouts in years gone by.

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Duran has agreed personal terms with Al Nassr, and Arriayadiah have claimed that the striker has informed Aston Villa that he wants to join the Saudi Pro League side.

West Ham have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson after Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr was called off. Bayer Leverkusen were leading the race to sign Ferguson but their need for a striker has been eased after Al Nassr struck a deal for Jhon Duran, meaning Boniface will stay at Leverkusen.

Villa cannot afford to lose both of their frontmen and the news that a full agreement had been reached for Duran's arrival in the Middle East, with a medical scheduled to take place in London ahead of a big-money move to Al-Nassr will not help matters.

Van de Ven's return is an enormous boost for Postecoglou ahead of a decisive period for the head coach, with Spurs facing the Carabao Cup semi-final decider against Liverpool next Thursday before an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Aston Villa three days later.