Aston Villa is a historic and prestigious football club based in Birmingham, England, competing in the English Premier League. They play their home matches at the iconic Villa Park. Founded in 1874, the club's colors are claret and blue. Aston Villa is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in English football, being a founding member of the Football League. Their peak era includes winning the European Cup in 1982 under manager Tony Barton, a crowning achievement. The club has also won the First Division/Premier League title seven times, though the last was in 1981. After a period of decline and even a season in the Championship, Villa has been revitalized under ambitious ownership and management. The modern era, led by manager Unai Emery, has seen them return to the upper echelons of the Premier League and qualify for European competition, most recently the UEFA Europa Conference League. With a massive, passionate fanbase and a storied history, Villa Park remains one of English football's great cathedrals, and the club is firmly re-established as a force to be reckoned with.