Aston Villa's Pre-Season Test: Monchengladbach Stun with Quick-Fire Double
Aston Villa's preparations for the new season took a hit as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Monchengladbach in their final pre-season friendly. The hosts scored a quick-fire double to take the lead, with Tim Kleindienst netting two goals in the first half.
Why it Matters for Aston Villa
The defeat will be a concern for Unai Emery and his team, who are looking to build on last season's 4th place finish in the Premier League. With 20 points behind leaders Arsenal, Villa will need to start the season strongly if they are to challenge for the title.
What Comes Next?
Aston Villa's next fixture is against Hull City in the Premier League, a match that will be a crucial test of their pre-season preparations. With a 4-game winning run coming into the match, Villa will be looking to extend their winning streak and get their season off to a flying start.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL. Goals this season: 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference). Title race: 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first); on a 4-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Hull City (away, 2026-09-05).
