Aston Villa’s Surge Towards Top Four: Unai Emery’s Impact Takes Centre Stage Unai Emery’s consistent downplaying of Aston Villa’s chances of breaking into the Premier League’s top four is starting to seem misplaced as his team continues to impress. Their 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday propelled them to fifth place, and while Douglas Read More…
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North London Derby Ends in Dramatic 2-2 Draw; Liverpool Rises to Second Place
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur played out an intense 2-2 draw in Sunday’s high-profile Premier League derby, while Liverpool continued their resurgence, climbing to second place with a victory over West Ham United. Brighton and Hove Albion bounced back from their midweek European setback to claim third place with a win over Bournemouth. Chelsea’s struggles persisted Read More…
Muted celebrations as Liverpool rout virus-ridden Aston Villa to reach FA Cup fourth round
Liverpool scored three goals in five second half minutes to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win at Aston Villa on Friday. This was after the home side were forced to field academy players due to a mass COVID-19 outbreak among their ranks. Sadio Mane scored twice for the English champions while Read More…
Manchester United close in on Liverpool with win over Aston Villa
Manchester United closed in on the pole position in the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa. The victory put them level on points and games played with champions and leaders Liverpool. Manchester United trail their traditional rivals on goal difference with both teams on 33 points from Read More…
Chelsea, stung by Arsenal defeat, held 1-1 by Villa
Chelsea, overhauled by coach Frank Lampard after a weekend loss to Arsenal, drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa on Monday. This was after Oliver Giroud’s first-half header was cancelled out shortly after the break by Anwar El Ghazi. Lampard made six changes to the team that began Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to their London neighbours Read More…
Marcus Rashford’s brace helps Manchester United beat Sheffield United; Aston Villa draw with Burnley
The striker scored twice to lead Manchester United’s recovery to beat Sheffield United 3-2 in the Premier League on Thursday Hours after being honored for his impact off the field, Marcus Rashford also delivered in front of goal. The striker scored twice to lead Manchester United’s recovery to beat Sheffield United 3-2 in the Premier Read More…
Brighton snap winless streak with 2-1 triumph at Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion celebrated their first Premier League victory since September after Danny Welbeck helped them to a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Saturday with his first goal for the club. Solly March also netted a fine goal for the visitors to cancel out Ezri Konsa’s equaliser as Brighton moved clear of the Read More…
Arsenal’s problems under Arteta ruthlessly exposed in abysmal Villa mauling
The Gunners fell to a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for their fourth loss of the Premier League season alreadyIt was a moment that summed up Arsenal’s night. Willian was about 12 yards out when the ball dropped to him early in the second half against Aston Villa. The Brazilian took a Read More…
Bamford scores hat-trick as Leeds United end Aston Villa’s winning start
Leeds United’s Patrick Bamford scored a superb hat-trick for Aston Villa’s winning start to the season to an abrupt end with a 3-0 away victory in the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday. After an entertaining but goalless first half, Jack Grealish went close to a stunning opener for Aston Villa in the 52nd minute. Read More…
Watkins hat-trick as Aston Villa inflict champions Liverpool 7-2 drubbing
A sensational first half hat-trick from Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa to a stunning 7-2 victory over Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. It was a result which not only ended the champions’ 100 per cent start to the season, but also was a severe humbling. Liverpool started badly at Villa Park Read More…