2 h. ago Arsenal: Aston Villa drop huge Emiliano Martinez injury update after worrying Unai Emery admission

Aston Villa goalkeeper is a major doubt for a reunion with his former club on Saturday

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4 h. ago Wretched start to six wins in a row: how Aston Villa turned their season around

As Premier League’s most in-form side prepare to host Arsenal their experience is beginning to look like a superpowerIn a parallel universe somewhere, Unai Emery is still wrestling with his black puffer coat in his dugout at the Amex Stadium, trying to force his hands through the sleeves, fresh from hurling it to the ground in wild celebration. The adrenaline of Aston Villa’s 4-3 comeback win at Brighton on Wednesday has probably only just faded. He made cinematic viewing and triggered memories of Mario Balotelli struggling to put on a warm-up bib and Tim Sherwood, while Villa manager a decade ago, launching his club-branded jacket towards the turf after Christian Benteke equalised against QPR.By the end, Emery was hoarse and Villa had chalked up an eighth victory in nine Premier League matches, 12 out of 14 in all competitions. Across the past 10 league matches, Villa have accrued a division-high 25 points and in that time only Manchester City have scored more goals and Arsenal con...

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10 h. ago Emi Martinez injury latest as Aston Villa star in race for Arsenal reunion

Unai Emery delivers new update on ex-Gunners goalkeeper, with Marco Bizot on standby once more

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13 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Gunners sweating on Declan Rice’s fitness as William Saliba and Leandro Trossard hope to return

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38 h. ago Arsenal get HUGE Declan Rice injury boost as Mikel Arteta sweats on duo for Aston Villa clash

Arsenal travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime but there's optimism Declan Rice has avoided injury on a night where centre-back Cristhian Mosquera also limped off

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49 h. ago Unai Emery issues Emi Martinez injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Former Gunners keeper may not face his old club

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5 d. ago Chelsea v Arsenal buildup, Slot under pressure, Frank angry at boos, Farke riled by ‘fake injury’ – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionChelsea determined to stay grounded | Get in touchKrishna gets in touch: “Isn’t the match involving Manchester United no longer about the result but how many minutes before the first misplaced pass, when will Ruben disintegrate looking like a cook who forgot his recipe AND missing a key ingredient and which comic event will lead to the first red card?”Ruben Amorim has been doing his usual Mr Motivator act.Things do not get any easier for Wolves and Rob Edwards. After being outclassed by Crystal Palace last weekend, on Sunday they face a trip to their in-form Midlands rivals Aston Villa. Then it is Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Arsenal and Brentford before Christmas. Wolves lost to each of the promoted clubs this season and surely even the most optimistic Wolves supporter can be forgiven for wondering: where are the points coming from? A section of Wolves supporters tempered their anger at Molineux last time out but any gr...

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6 d. ago Latest Man United injury news as Matheus Cunha breaks silence and Lisandro Martinez update given

Man United injury news as Matheus Cunha takes to social media to address his absence from Ruben Amorim's squad

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7 d. ago Premier League news, Europa League reaction, previews and more – football live

The latest football updates and reactionMail Rob | Read Football Daily | Ten things to look out forHello, good morning and welcome to our Friday football blog. Think of it as the guy behind the guy, the other guy being the actual football that takes place over the weekend. And the football that was played last night, to which we’ll have reaction and comment. So maybe it’s the guy between the guys.Enough of the confused metaphors. Here’s a full list of this weekend’s Premier League fixturesBrentford v BurnleyManchester City v LeedsSunderland v BournemouthEverton v Newcastle (5.30pm)Tottenham v Fulham (8pm)Crystal Palace v Man Utd (midday)Aston Villa v WolvesNottm Forest v BrightonWest Ham v LiverpoolChelsea v Arsenal (4.30pm) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lisandro Martinez gives perfect response to Man United training update as injury return nears

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is edging closer to a long-awaited return from a serious knee injury

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2 w. ago Manchester United injury update: Benjamin Sesko, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez latest news and return dates

Man Utd hopeful over triple injury boost ahead of facing Everton

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2 w. ago Manchester United injury update: Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire latest news and return dates

Man Utd could get a triple injury boost ahead of facing Everton, but Benjamin Sesko is expected to miss out

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