John McGinn has admitted Aston Villa have been “too easy to play against” this season, but is confident of an upturn in form. Villa sit 10th in the Premier League following a 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace and have lost seven of their previous nine matches away from home.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says the players understand manager Unai Emery's public comments. After their FA Cup win against Cardiff City, Emery insisted they "were not contenders" for the trophy. But Scotland international McGinn said: “At the weekend, he clarified what he means.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn is facing the brunt of criticism as supporters explode following the 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

John McGinn believes the best is yet to come from Villa and claimed Unai Emery’s team can still “make history” this season.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says they have a "no-excuse mentality" under boss Unai Emery. Having impressed last season to qualify for the Champions League in fourth place, Villa have struggled to replicate that form in the Premier League this campaign.