Aston Villa threatening Jamie Carragher with legal action over 'insults' looks wild... but this is why club's billionaire owner Nassef Sawiris has had enough, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

Aston Villa are threatening Jamie Carragher with legal action following unacceptable insults. The conflict escalated after Carragher promoted a narrative suggesting Unai Emery should leave Aston Villa for Manchester United if the opportunity arose. Billionaire owner Nassef Sawiris, who took control of the club in 2018 alongside Wes Edens to rescue them from the abyss after a Championship play-off final loss, has reportedly had enough of the comments, leading to the current legal threats.