2 d. ago Buendía deepens gloom for Frank and Spurs with victory for Aston Villa in FA Cup

This was Tottenham’s second defeat to Aston Villa this season and it is becoming increasingly hard to imagine Thomas Frank being in charge when the teams come together a third time in May. A performance that put an end to any realistic chance of a trophy this season, it fell well below the expectations of a furious crowd. That their opponents offer the diametric opposite of Spurs’ dysfunction can only have heightened the sting.Goals from Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers put this tie to bed for Villa in the first half, Wilson Odobert’s strike after half-time bringing a closeness to the scoreline that was not reflected in the general play. A scuffle on the field at the final whistle involving Rogers, João Palhinha and a host of Tottenham players only added further sourness to the occasion. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Buendía deepens gloom for Frank and Spurs as Aston Villa progress in FA Cup

This was Tottenham’s second defeat to Aston Villa this season and it is becoming increasingly hard to imagine Thomas Frank being in charge when the teams come together a third time in May. A performance that put an end to any realistic chance of a trophy this season, it fell well below the expectations of a furious crowd. That their opponents offer the diametric opposite of Tottenham’s dysfunction can only have heightened the sting.Goals from Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers put this tie to bed for Villa in the first half, Wilson Odobert’s strike after half-time bringing a closeness to the scoreline that was not reflected in the general play. A scuffle on the field at the final whistle involving Rogers, João Palhinha and a host of Tottenham players only added further sourness to the occasion. Continue reading...

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1 week ago John McGinn double sinks Forest and provides perfect tonic for Aston Villa

Aston Villa continue to surpass expectations as they bounced back from defeat by Arsenal to cement their place in the top three. Ollie Watkins celebrated his 250th appearance for the club with his fourth goal in three games and John McGinn added two more as Unai Emery’s side won their 11th straight home game.Villa’s ability to score out of next to nothing epitomises their season. They managed this game superbly, inflicting a fourth straight defeat on Nottingham Forest, but if the league table was made up of their expected goals difference, they would have started this weekend in 15th place. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dramatic moment Emiliano Martinez is dragged away from taunting Arsenal fans after Aston Villa defeat

EMILIANO MARTINEZ was left "rattled" after Aston Villa's 4-1 humbling against Arsenal. The goalkeeper conceded four goals at the Emirates on Tuesday night to see Villa's 11-game winning run come crashing to a halt. Martinez, 33, did not cover himself in much glory for the opening goal as he was bullied by returning Gunners defender...

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1 week ago Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals reason for ignoring Mikel Arteta handshake after Aston Villa defeat

The two managers greeted each other at kick-off but not full-time

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2 w. ago Enzo Maresca out for answers to why Chelsea keep surrendering leads

Chelsea succumbed to a comeback defeat at the hands of Aston Villa on the weekend

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2 w. ago Arteta wants every team to ‘suffer’ at Arsenal with revenge on mind against Villa

Aston Villa snatched last-gasp win earlier in DecemberArteta: ‘It was quite cruel, the way we lost it’Mikel Arteta has said he wants every visiting team to suffer at the Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal host Aston Villa on Tuesday night bidding to avenge their “cruel” defeat from the reverse fixture earlier this month.Arteta’s league leaders lost 2-1 at Villa Park three weeks ago, when Emi Buendía scored a 95th-minute winner with the last kick of the game. Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Manchester United vs Newcastle LIVE early team news plus how to watch and kick off time

Man United will be looking to bounce back against Newcastle tonight after their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa last time out in the Premier League.

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim rules out two Man Utd stars and issues new Bruno Fernandes update

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was injured in the Red Devils' Premier League defeat away at Aston Villa and head coach Ruben Amorim has now provided an update

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3 w. ago Man United January transfer window stance as Bruno Fernandes exchange explained

Manchester United are looking to bounce back from Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa as issues begin to mount for Ruben Amorim

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3 w. ago Man Utd handed Bruno Fernandes injury timeline as Ruben Amorim's problems continue

Bruno Fernandes is set to be sidelined for at least a month after being substituted at half-time during Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker gives Man United verdict Ruben Amorim will love amid Matheus Cunha message

Gary Lineker has been speaking about Manchester United after their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.

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3 w. ago Bruno Fernandes 'emergency replacement' identified after Man Utd transfer statement

Bruno Fernandes was forced off during the first half of Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, while Kobbie Mainoo suffered a calf injury before the match

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3 w. ago Man Utd could land bargain Bruno Fernandes transfer replacement after contract rejection

Bruno Fernandes was forced off with a muscle injury in Manchester United's defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, with reports suggesting the midfielder could be out for at least a month

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3 w. ago Roy Keane names Manchester United player who 'defied logic' vs Aston Villa

Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat away at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon

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3 w. ago Roy Keane blasts Man Utd star who 'doesn't do enough' after Aston Villa defeat

Roy Keane criticised one player's efforts in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, saying he needs to "roll his sleeves up" and suggesting boss Ruben Amorim should take action

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3 w. ago Roy Keane singles out Man Utd star in wake of Aston Villa defeat

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was unimpressed by Ruben Amorim's sides effort against Aston Villa and singled out one defender as needing to do more in the Midlands

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