Five additions and even more outgoings were made to shake up and re-energise a Villa team that still had much to play for but increasingly seemed unlikely to meet their expectations in the Champions League,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises the performances of new signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford as the duo made their first starts for the club in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League at Villa Park.

Neither have started in the two games since signing, yet both have made positive impressions in their substitute appearances.

Morgan Rogers believes Aston Villa are targeting a spot among the Premier League’s elite for years to come, following the big-name acquisitions of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. Rashford and Asensio arrived on loan from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain,

Villa's marquee January signings made all the difference in turning a 1-0 deficit into a precious 2-1 win over Chelsea

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is pleased with the impact of January signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio after they earned a vital 2-1 win over Chelsea. Rashford arrived on loan from Manchester United and Asensio came from Paris St Germain and the pair combined twice to inspire a come-from-behind Premier League win at Villa Park.

A howler at the back was the finishing touch on Aston Villa's comeback win over Chelsea at Villa Park on Saturday.

Neither have started in the two games since signing, yet both have made positive impressions in their substitute appearances.

Report and free match highlights as Aston Villa beat Chelsea 2-1; Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring following a slow start from Villa; Marco Asensio levelled the scoreline and swept home the winner late on;

If Asensio is to replicate this performance moving forward, being in the right place at the right time should be the norm not the exception

Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at home, with Marco Asensio scoring twice in the second half, while Marcus Rashford assisted both goals.

Aston Villa attacker Marco Asensio praised the impact of Marcus Rashford following their come-from-behind victory over Chelsea on Saturday night. Enzo Fernández put the Blues ahead after just eight