4 h. ago Unai Emery: Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult

Marco Asensio’s double secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

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7 h. ago Marcus Rashford told what he must do as Unai Emery responds to Aston Villa display

Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more

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17 h. ago Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio are making the right impression on Unai Emery

The recent arrivals combined to turn defeat into victory for Aston Villa against Chelsea on Saturday.

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18 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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18 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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50 h. ago Arsenal route to Champions League final: Gunners must take down European heavyweights after difficult draw

Arsenal could potentially face Liverpool in the semi-finals

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4 d. ago Two Man City players set for last dance vs Real Madrid before difficult summer contract decisions

Manchester City have difficult decisions to make over two Champions League greats in the summer. They will hope both Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan can roll back the years against Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

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4 d. ago Unai Emery tells Marcus Rashford how he can become Aston Villa's Mo Salah

Aston Villa’s boss was gushing with praise for the Mo Salah, who he says is ‘unique’ as he prepared for a test he says is the most difficult his club will face during the run-in

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4 d. ago Man United told surprise Ruben Amorim future truth amid Ineos 'sack' claim

Manchester United news as Richard Keys lays into Ruben Amorim after his difficult start to life in the Premier League

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4 d. ago Unai Emery gearing up for Aston Villa’s demanding fixture list

Villa are in the midst of five games in 14 days and welcome Liverpool to Villa Park on Wednesday.

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5 d. ago Aston Villa without seven stars for Liverpool clash as new injury blow confirmed

Unai Emery will have seven players missing for Aston Villa's Premier League game at home to Liverpool on Wednesday night as they look for first win in six games

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