2 h. ago Aston Villa’s surge to title contention feels unsustainable. So can they really win the Premier League?

After a wretched start to the season, Unai Emery has worked wonders and Villa have won nine in a row, writes Richard Jolly. But the numbers suggest it’s not going to last

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5 h. ago Aston Villa vs Man United Premier League preview, team news and prediction

Aston Villa will be looking to continue their impressive Premier League winning streak into the festive period when they welcome a depleted Man United squad thanks partly to the AFCON

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15 h. ago Adult star, 31, 'crushed to death' in motorbike crash after horror box truck collision

Lane V Rogers, stage name Blake Mitchell, was riding his motorcycle between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara when he had a grisly smash. He was then declared dead at the scene

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23 h. ago Tui 'nightmare' holiday after bizarre attack by worker at major hotel chain

Ryan Mendelson was left perplexed by the ordeal

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23 h. ago Adult star jailed for burning Aston Villa fan with iron in hotel attack

Caprice Brown, who called herself 'Zara' on dating app Badoo, was jailed for nine years after admitting two charges of robbery as well as fraud and assaulting an emergency worker

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23 h. ago AD FEATURE: Arsenal Invincible makes huge Premier League prediction

Ray Parlour is backing Arsenal to end their 22-year title drought, but tipping Liverpool to edge Aston Villa for a top-four spot

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24 h. ago Man's 'nightmare' Tui holiday after bizarre attack by hotel worker

Ryan Mendelson was left needing surgery

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38 h. ago Couple jailed for over 20 years after child had fractured skull, burns and broken wrists

"Sadistic" Craig Neill, 26, and Amy Cave, 21, left a child with a brain injury as well as extensive bruising, burns and broken wrists.

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42 h. ago Three ways Man United can line up vs Aston Villa without Casemiro and absent trio

Manchester United will be without the suspended Casemiro on Sunday when they travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League and Ruben Amorim must make changes with other stars unavailable too

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42 h. ago Which Premier League teams will be affected by the Africa Cup of Nations?

Six Sunderland players are off to the tournament but Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa are not losing anyoneBy Opta AnalystThe Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday in Morocco. Thirty-two Premier League players have been selected to represent their national teams at the tournament but some clubs will be hit harder than others.Sunderland have enjoyed an excellent return to the Premier League, with their derby win over Newcastle on Sunday taking them to 26 points from 16 games. They have already picked up more points than the three promoted clubs did last season – Leicester (25), Ipswich (22) and Southampton (12). However, they will have some key absentees over the next month. Six Sunderland players will be with their national teams, representing nearly a fifth of all Premier League players at the tournament, and double the tally of any other club. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago AD FEATURE: Arsenal legend fires warning to Gunners over ‘tough’ festive fixture list

NetBet main man Ray Parlour says his former team have the hardest test out of the title chasers this Christmas, with games against Everton, Brighton and Aston Villa.

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49 h. ago Liverpool told the first decision they must make in the January transfer window

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could opt to bolster his squad in the January transfer window by agreeing to recall Harvey Elliott from his unsuccessful loan spell at Aston Villa

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2 d. ago Milan plot January loan move for misfit West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug

Germany international not part of Hammers’ plansWard-Prowse and Guilherme could also be offloadedMilan are preparing a loan deal for Niclas Füllkrug, who is available after a disastrous spell at West Ham. The Germany striker has toiled since moving to the London Stadium for £27.5m in the summer of 2024 and is not part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s plans.Füllkrug, who has failed to score in nine appearances this season, was again left out of the matchday squad when Nuno’s struggling side lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa on Sunday. The 32-year-old has not started since 4 October and his signing is regarded by West Ham as one of the worst mistakes made by their former technical director Tim Steidten. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Manchester United: Casemiro faces second Premier League ban as Ruben Amorim issues double injury update

Red Devils could be without six senior players for Aston Villa clash

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3 d. ago How Aston Villa’s ‘express lane’ move can win the Premier League as they keep heat on Arsenal and Man City

ASTON VILLA'S "express lane" tactic has helped them surge into the title race and keep heat on Arsenal and Manchester City. Morgan Rogers is in fine form with five goals this season and his rocket against West Ham giving Villa their latest three points. But he is not the only one who has let fly...

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3 d. ago Bonnie Blue backs Reform as MP says party will take 'all support we can get'

The adult star wrote that 'the tax system is terrible and it’s smart to leave if you have money' as she gave her political thoughts and opinions in The Spectator

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3 d. ago Man United injury and suspension news with predicted return dates for Aston Villa clash

Manchester United have several absences within the side, including stars called up for the Africa Cup of Nations, suspension concerns and injury issues before their match against Aston Villa.

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3 d. ago Man Utd's next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and Chelsea after Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth leaves them in sixth place in the Premier League table with the Red Devils taking on Aston Villa in their next top-flight match

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim will be without FOUR key Man Utd players for testing Aston Villa trip

Manchester United will be without four key players for the trip to Aston Villa following their 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, with Casemiro suspended and three stars on AFCON duty

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3 d. ago Man United handed huge new Aston Villa blow as four players ruled out of action

Manchester United were facing Bournemouth in the Premier League at Old Trafford and have been handed a selection blow for the weekend clash against Aston Villa

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