6 h. ago Marco Asensio doubles up to steer Aston Villa to win over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10 at best, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they needed to kick-start their Premier League campaign. Just as it seemed they would extend their winless run to six matches, the Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mess of a routine save, inadvertently giving Villa the leg-up they had been looking for, allowing Marco Asensio’s side-foot volley from Marcus Rashford’s cross after a short corner to slip through his gloves. Rashford’s half-time arrival proved inspired given he also laid the ball on for Asensio to cancel out Enzo Fernández’s opener.Thousands of Villa fans had spent the previous 24 hours plotting their second trip to Brugge in four months but for all of its pluses the Champions League has undoubtedly damaged their league form. Unai Emery has highlighted as much, unable to hide his mixed feelings on their season so far. Villa won six points from a possible 24 after midwe...

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6 h. ago Marco Asensio double leads Aston Villa to fightback victory over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they badly needed to kick-start their Premier League campaign to bank another Champions League adventure. Approaching the 89th minute, Villa’s season appeared to be stalling, a third consecutive draw incoming. Then the Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mess of a routine save, allowing Marco Asensio’s lukewarm volley from Marcus Rashford’s cross to squirm through his gloves.Rashford’s half-time arrival proved inspired given he also laid the ball on for Asensio to cancel out Enzo Fernández’s early strike. This was a big result for Villa after taking four points from their previous five matches and one that squeezes the order towards the top. Chelsea can vouch for that. Villa are now seventh, a point behind fifth-placed Bournemouth and sixth-placed Chelsea, though those above and below Emery’s side have at least one game in hand. Continue rea...

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6 h. ago Brendan Rodgers gets the Celtic proof he wanted as 'definitive' video angle emerges of Alistair Johnston cutback

Rodgers questioned whether the angles available were enough to rule out Daizen Maeda's goal but one now looks conclusive

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7 h. ago The moment I knew: I thought I was too cool for love. My rock idol knew better | Trent Dalton

Trent Dalton had a crush on his sophisticated colleague Fiona. The lead singer of his favourite band helped him find the words to tell herFind more stories from The moment I knew series hereOn 10 January 2000 I started my first job in journalism at the Brisbane News. I was 20 years old, a starry-eyed rube from suburban Bracken Ridge who didn’t even know what a flat white was.On my first day my editor had the rest of the journos join us at a cafe to welcome me to the team. That’s when I met Fiona. Fi. She’d been out on assignment and arrived late; the only seat left was right next to me. She was so natural and warm in the way she chatted with me. What was just polite small talk felt to me like an enormous show of generosity; like a light shining on me. She also reminded me of my childhood screen crush Toni Pearen. I was instantly taken with her. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Brendan Rodgers spots Celtic clue that the ball wasn't out as boss demands VAR proof

The champions were denied an equaliser against Hibs at Easter Road after VAR deemed that the ball had gone out before Daizen Maeda netted his second of the game

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10 h. ago Brendan Rodgers accuses VAR of 'guessing' major call as Celtic boss demands 'conclusive evidence'

Disallowed goal denies Celtic late equaliser at Hibs

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10 h. ago Brendan Rodgers accuses VAR of Celtic guesswork as boss questions camera angles of disallowed Maeda goal

The Hoops boss believes there is no conclusive proof that the ball had gone out of play in the lead-up to Maeda's disallowed goal.

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10 h. ago Josh Campbell scores double as spirited Hibs record rare win over Celtic

Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.Celtic were widely lauded for their display in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in the Allianz Arena as they exited the Champions League after conceding in stoppage time to the German giants. But Brendan Rodgers’ team were brought back to earth as they suffered only a second domestic defeat of the season at the hands of a Hibs side now unbeaten in 13 matches and tightening their grip on a top-six spot after a dire start to the season. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Rangers noise doesn't matter because Celtic are looking UP rather than down at their 'irrelevant' rivals – Chris Sutton

Brendan Rodgers has been true to his word on restoring pride on the continent - now the club must ensure progress isn't wasted

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34 h. ago Hurting Celtic debriefed over a beer as Brendan Rodgers saw something in stars' eyes during Dortmund to Munich journey

The Hoops boss allowed his players to unwind with a beer back at base after Tuesday's Champions League heartache

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35 h. ago Michail Antonio returns to London as West Ham star eyes comeback THIS SEASON

Michail Antonio broke his leg after crashing his Ferrari in December and the West Ham star is now set to return to the UK to continue his rehabilitation, with the forward hopeful he can be back in action this season

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39 h. ago Marks and Spencer's luxury £130 makeup gift set reduced to just £30 online

The star product is arguably the Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massager which costs more than the box itself; priced at £35 if you were to buy it individually

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40 h. ago Ross McCrorie eyed for Crystal Palace transfer as Scotland star's stunning numbers blow Premier League scouts away

McCrorie has impressed in the English Championship and could land a move to the Premier League

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42 h. ago England young gun eyeing future 'point of difference' after relishing weird opportunity

Junior Kpoku is one of the stars of an already impressive England U20 side, who are eyeing more glory in this year's Six Nations, with the Racing 92 star getting the chance to rub shoulders with the seniors after a recent call-up

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44 h. ago Inside Brendan Rodgers' Celtic team talk after Bayern sickener that blew Alistair Johnston away

The Candian listened to his boss in the bowels of the Allianz Arena and came to a major realistion

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60 h. ago Aidan Sezer hoping his ‘renewed motivation’ will help Hull continue progress

The 33-yearold starred in his new side’s eye-catching opening win at Catalans Dragons last week.

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68 h. ago Auston Trusty goes from FIFA gamer to Celtic reality at Allianz amid 'magical' Bayern moment

The USA cap is convinced Brendan Rodgers' men are ready for the next level after their brave display at Bayern Munich

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68 h. ago I know how Hibs can stun Celtic and it involves nabbing Brendan Rodgers' Champions League playbook – Tam McManus

The Scottish champions are back to domestic duties after a heartbreaking Champions League exit in Munich

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3 d. ago Brendan Rodgers so nearly immortal as Celtic's Munich anguish spares Rangers from total eclipse

Celtic and Rodgers proved they belong on big stage

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3 d. ago The Kasper Schmeichel Celtic quality that means world to Brendan Rodgers as dad Peter explains back seat career role

Legendary figure and dad Peter has revealed the ONE time he broke his agreement while at Leicester City

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