Liverpool shattered Tottenham’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four with a 4-2 win that left Aston Villa on the brink of Champions League qualification despite their 1-0 defeat at Brighton yesterday. Needing a win at Anfield to…
Manchester United embarrassed by Bournemouth, Liverpool go top
Manchester United’s shambolic season took another turn for the worse in a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, as Liverpool went top of the Premier League on Dec 9. Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool were fortunate to win 2-1 at 10-man Crystal…
AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa: Free-scoring Villa stun Dutch rivals to top group
Aston Villa’s fine form in front of goal continued as they stormed to a stunning 4-1 win away at AZ Alkmaar to move top of their Europa Conference League group. AZ were semi-finalists in this competition last season but were…
Newcastle and Chelsea among 6 English clubs set for pre-season USA tournament
The Premier League is reportedly coming to the United States this summer in the form of a six-team tournament. Chelsea, Newcastle, Brentford, Brighton, Aston Villa will all take part, with Leeds United likely if they keep their Premier League status,…
Graham Potter sacked by Chelsea after less than 7 months in charge
Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. It was the Englishman’s 11th defeat in 31 games since replacing Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge on 8 September.…
Erling Haaland uncertain for Arsenal clash after sustaining Aston Villa knock
Erling Haaland faces a fitness test before Manchester City’s crucial clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. The prolific Norway striker, who has scored 31 goals in all competitions for the champions this season, was withdrawn at half-time during…
Coutinho’s World Cup place in doubt as Aston Villa rule him out
Philippe Coutinho’s hopes of representing Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup are in doubt after the Aston Villa man suffered a quadriceps injury in training. Coutinho was a surprise absentee from the matchday squad as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa…
*Truck plunges into canal on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Vanguard)*‘‘Impending Lagos flood’’ frightens actress Yvonne Jegede (Nation)
Truck plunges into canal on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Vanguard) A tanker has reportedly plunged into the canal at Kara end on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The incident was said to have occurred at about 3 pm, inward Ibadan. A motorist, Alhaji Sanni…
Aston Villa 1-1 Man City: Bailey nets huge equaliser for Gerrard, Haaland scores again
Leon Bailey was on the scoresheet as Aston Villa picked up an impressive point at home to Manchester City on Saturday. In-form Erling Haaland led the line as for the Premier League champions. Kevin De Bruyne replaced Julian Alvarez as…
Steven Gerrard slams key Aston Villa errors in Arsenal defeat
Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard insists his side made “fundamental” defensive errors in the 2-1 defeat against Arsenal. Villa fell to their fourth Premier League defeat in their first five games to the new season as Gabriel Martinelli responded…