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Aston Villa Beat Roma 4-0 in Pre-Season Finale

Emery plans heavy rotation in weekend fixtures against Marseille then Villarreal after Morgan Rogers emerged with only a minor ankle issue ahead of the Premier League opener at Newcastle

Overview

  • Emi Buendía, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins and Donyell Malen each found the net in Villa’s comprehensive 4-0 victory over AS Roma at the Bescot Stadium.
  • Morgan Rogers was withdrawn minutes after half-time with an ankle issue now deemed minor, ruling him out of the weekend friendlies but leaving him available for the Premier League opener at Newcastle United.
  • Unai Emery intends to field two distinct lineups against Marseille on Saturday and Villarreal on Sunday to build match fitness and assess squad depth.
  • The victory provides momentum ahead of Villa’s Premier League opener at Newcastle United on August 16.
  • Supporters can watch both weekend friendlies live on VillaTV through club memberships or individual match passes.