West Ham United FC 0, Aston Villa 2

BIRMINGHAM, England (Interstat) — Aston Villa opened its Premier League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over West Ham United at Villa Park on Sunday, defying pre-match projections that favored the visitors. The result, played on March 22, 2026, handed new Villa manager Unai Emery a winning start to the season and immediately placed pressure on West Ham after a disappointing opening day performance. The match was largely controlled by the home side, which capitalized on key moments in each half to secure the three points. Villa established early dominance and was rewarded in the 15th minute. Midfielder John McGinn,… Read more...