35 m. ago Revitalised Manchester City out of last season’s ‘fog’, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City are tussling with Arsenal and Aston Villa at the top of the table but were far off the mark this time last year

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78 m. ago Energetic Manchester City have lifted last season’s fog, says Pep Guardiola

City second after six straight Premier League wins‘We have to improve but this mindset is better’Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have regained the energy that eluded them last season and lifted the “fog” that clouded a disappointing campaign. City finished without a major trophy for the first time since 2016-17, Guardiola’s first in charge, but are hunting a seventh Premier League title under him after six straight wins.Rayan Cherki struck late on at Nottingham Forest on Saturday to maintain City’s impressive winning run, which extends to eight in all competitions. Second-placed City are two points behind leaders Arsenal, who host third-placed Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. City do not return to action until Thursday, when they face high-flying Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Reece James makes it clear who is to blame for Chelsea implosion vs Aston Villa

Chelsea captain Reece James was frustrated after the Blues wasted their lead against Aston Villa and revealed where the blame lies for their defeat at Stamford Bridge

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7 h. ago Jadon Sancho impresses Wayne Rooney with Aston Villa cameo against former club Chelsea

Wayne Rooney lauded Jadon Sancho's performance after the Manchester United loanee came off the bench for Aston Villa against his former club Chelsea on Saturday night

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8 h. ago Man United icon Wayne Rooney reacts to Jadon Sancho surprise at Chelsea

Jadon Sancho starred for Aston Villa in their win over Chelsea as he continues to enjoy his loan spell away from Manchester United

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10 h. ago Ian Wright pinpoints major Arsenal concern and singles out one star after Brighton win

Arsenal are top of the Premier League but risk Manchester City and Aston Villa catching up if they continue to fail in one area according to club legend Ian Wright

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11 h. ago Chelsea launch investigation after accusations made in feisty end to Aston Villa defeat

A plastic bottle was allegedly thrown towards the Aston Villa bench after they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League - and Chelsea have now launched an investigation

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12 h. ago Enzo Maresca ‘happy’ with Cole Palmer after angry reaction to substitution in Chelsea defeat

Palmer was unhappy at being taken off in 2-1 loss against Aston Villa

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12 h. ago Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update on Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber and more

The Gunners are coping without a number of players during the festive period with Mikel Arteta delivering an update ahead of a test against in-form Aston Villa

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12 h. ago Arsenal injury latest, return dates before Aston Villa, Timber and Calafiori blows

Arsenal have several players on the sidelines due to injury issues at present as they prepare to face surprise title rivals Aston Villa in the Premier League, just weeks on from their Villa Park loss

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12 h. ago Mikel Arteta responds to nervous Arsenal fans ahead of Aston Villa showdown

Arteta feeling nervous energy inside Emirates Stadium but wants Gunners to harness emotion in title race

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14 h. ago Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa get title race verdict ahead of six

Just three points separate the Premier League's top three after Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all claimed narrow victories on Saturday to keep things interesting

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15 h. ago John Terry responds to reports he could leave Chelsea to take first managerial job

John Terry has gained experience as a coach at Aston Villa, Leicester and Chelsea and has been linked with Championship side Oxford United over the Christmas period

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17 h. ago Arsenal injury update: Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, latest news and return dates

Gunners sweating on fitness of several key defenders ahead Aston Villa showdown

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22 h. ago Chelsea launch investigation after water bottle thrown close to Blues dugout soaks Aston Villa stars during post

Chelsea are to investigate after Aston Villa, who beat the Blues 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, reported that a bottle was thrown at their substitutes bench as emotions ran high. 

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23 h. ago Arsenal handed new double boost for huge Aston Villa showdown

Gunners will hope to avenge last-gasp Villa Park defeat against Unai Emery’s in-form side

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25 h. ago Aston Villa boss Unai Emery makes surprise title race claim ahead of huge Arsenal clash

Aston Villa are just three points off Arsenal ahead of their meeting next week but Unai Emery insists his team are not in the title race with the Gunners and Manchester City

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26 h. ago Aston Villa lodge complaint after bottle thrown at their bench at end of Chelsea win

Chelsea intend to cooperate with the investigationEmery plays down title talk after 11th consecutive winAston Villa lodged a complaint to Chelsea after a bottle of water was thrown at their bench at the end of their 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.There were jubilant scenes at full time after a stunning comeback moved Villa three points off Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. However, the celebrations also featured the away dugout being showered with water when the final whistle was blown. It was not clear if the bottle was thrown by someone from the Chelsea bench or whether it came from the crowd. Chelsea intend to cooperate with the investigation. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Enzo Maresca responds after Cole Palmer frustration to Chelsea decision during Aston Villa defeat

Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, with Cole Palmer looking frustrated after being substituted in the 72nd minute

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26 h. ago Chelsea face nervous wait over Marc Cucurella injury as defender sent for scans

Defender asked to be substituted against Aston Villa

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