The defender was acquired for £37.5 million in the summer, and was expected to oust Lucas Digne as Villa's first choice left-back. However, Emery has opted for the Frenchman over the Dutchman throughout this season so far, with Maatsen limited mostly to short cameos off the bench.

Unai Emery suggested Aston Villa "deserved more" than a point after coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace at Villa Park.

Ross Barkley headed in a late equaliser as Aston Villa salvaged a 2-2 Premier League draw with lowly Crystal Palace on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon at Villa Park. Ismaila Sarr gave Palace an early lead,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admitted his side need to cut out the mistakes after drawing with Crystal Palace at home on Saturday. Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring after just three minutes, but