Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win

The Hindu  

A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three points at goal-starved, 10-man Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal But, as so often in recent months, they failed to find the telling shot with Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopping a string of chances. Mauricio Pochettino’s expensively assembled team have not scored for their last three matches and Villa fans delighted in singing that he would be sacked in the morning. Nicolo Zaniolo and Digne caused Chelsea’s depleted defence problems and Villa defended their lead energetically, despite the match coming only three days after a 3-2 defeat by Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League.

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Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea held by Everton in goalless draw; Southampton hold on for point by Fulham
2 days, 23 hours ago

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea held by Everton in goalless draw; Southampton hold on for point by Fulham

The Hindu  

Striker Nicolas Jackson struck the post with a close-range header as Chelsea was denied the chance to go top of the Premier League table as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at a blustery Goodison Park on Sunday. Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez denied Jack Harrison at the other end with a superb stop, while Iliman Ndiaye’s goal-bound …

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea beats Brentford 2-1 to close in on Liverpool
1 week, 2 days ago

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea beats Brentford 2-1 to close in on Liverpool

The Hindu  

Buoyant Chelsea moved within two points of leader Liverpool on Sunday as goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson earned it a 2-1 victory over neighbour Brentford, its fifth Premier League win in a row. Jackson’s goal gave Chelsea a much-needed cushion after Brentford came out fighting in a breathless second half, shifting swiftly from last-ditch defending to dangerous breaks …

Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Aston Villa substitutes Jhon Duran and Ross Barkley bagged second-half goals to salvage a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig on Tuesday in a Champions League match marked by a stunning error from keeper Emi Martinez that gifted Leipzig a goal. With 13 points after six games, Unai Emery’s men are provisionally third in the table and just a win away …

Premier League 2024-25: Young becomes oldest scorer for Everton in win over Wolves, Villa beats Brentford to end winless streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Premier League 2024-25: Young becomes oldest scorer for Everton in win over Wolves, Villa beats Brentford to end winless streak

The Hindu  

Ashley Young became Everton’s oldest ever goalscorer and Craig Dawson twice put the ball into his own net as the Merseyside club thumped Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Wolves came close to pulling a goal back as Matt Doherty’s header came back off the post, but Everton was not done yet, despite another …

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea crushes 10-man Southampton 5-1, closes gap on Liverpool
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea crushes 10-man Southampton 5-1, closes gap on Liverpool

The Hindu  

Chelsea’s impressive 5-1 win at bottom club Southampton closed the gap to leader Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, with the home side having Jack Stephens sent off before half time for a hair-pull on Marc Cucurella. Chelsea took the lead in the seventh minute through Axel Disasi’s header but Joe Aribo drew Southampton level four minutes later before …

Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result and reaction after Cole Palmer stunner seals victory
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result and reaction after Cole Palmer stunner seals victory

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea climbed to third in the Premier League …

Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa: Cole Palmer scores again as Blues cruise past struggling visitors to move third - with Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez also on target
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa: Cole Palmer scores again as Blues cruise past struggling visitors to move third - with Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez also on target

Daily Mail  

For so long we used to look at Chelsea as a one-man team. Cole Palmer scored again as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to move third in the Premier League Palmer bent a superb effort into the top corner after letting fly from the edge of the box Enzo Fernandez doubled the Blues' lead on a comfortable afternoon at Stamford Bridge …

Premier League 2024-25: Saka on target as Arsenal beats Nottingham Forest to return to winning ways
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: Saka on target as Arsenal beats Nottingham Forest to return to winning ways

The Hindu  

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard inspiring a comfortable 3-0 home victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side desperately needed three points to revive its title hopes after four league games without a win and the result never looked in doubt after Saka’s early opener. Forest began the …

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea holds on to beat Leicester despite Madueke mishap
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea holds on to beat Leicester despite Madueke mishap

The Hindu  

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez helped Chelsea to a 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester City on Saturday that would have been much more comfortable if Blues winger Noni Madueke had not blocked teammate Cole Palmer’s goalbound shot. After draws against Manchester United and Arsenal before the international break, Chelsea came flying out of the traps and Jackson …

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool increases gap on top with win against Villa, Wolves registers first win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool increases gap on top with win against Villa, Wolves registers first win

The Hindu  

Liverpool opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as breakaway goals by Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made some vital saves to preserve his side’s lead but Salah raced clear in the 84th minute to wrap up the points and maintain …

Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Unai Emery's King of Chaos Jhon Duran produces a night to remember, Emiliano Martinez provides more brilliance but same old problems blight Harry Kane
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Unai Emery's King of Chaos Jhon Duran produces a night to remember, Emiliano Martinez provides more brilliance but same old problems blight Harry Kane

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa secured a historic victory on the return of Champions League football to Villa Park on Wednesday night, beating German giants Bayern Munich 1-0. Jhon Duran came off the bench to score the winning goal for Aston Villa on a historic European night Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 at Villa Park in their first home Champions League match of …

Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit

Associated Press  

It’s been 41 years since Aston Villa last hosted European club soccer’s elite competition. “It’s been a long time since Champions League nights at Villa Park — everyone is excited and looking forward to it,” striker Ollie Watkins said Tuesday. “Playing Champions League football for Villa is the best it can get really.” These are heady times for a club …

Aston Villa triumph in midlands derby with superb comeback win against Wolves
3 months ago

Aston Villa triumph in midlands derby with superb comeback win against Wolves

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jhon Duran continued his super-sub role as he …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s 2-1 victory over …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s …

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?
7 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?

Daily Mail  

This is the moment that Aston Villa secured Champions League football for the first time ever after Tottenham's defeat by Man City confirmed the Midlands club's fourth-place finish – with the result sparking wild scenes of celebration and joy. The rather strange reaction will have left many scratching their heads as to why the team's star striker was delayed in …

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest

The Hindu  

Late goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson lifted Chelsea to a 3-2 victory at Nottingham Forest, who edged within a whisker of securing their Premier League survival on Saturday without being able to pop the Champagne corks. “You never know in football,” Forest midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi told Premier League Productions. “There’s one game left but hopefully we’re safe now …

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa disappointed in their opening Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos last week - going down 4-2 at home. Ollie Watkins to score a header against Olympiacos tonight has been price boosted to 9/1 odds They aren't tipped to do so when looking at Sky Bet's betting lines, as Villa are 7/2 outsiders to win the tie, while Olympiacos …

Premier League 2023-24: Cole Palmer returns as Chelsea eyes positive reaction to Arsenal thrashing
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Premier League 2023-24: Cole Palmer returns as Chelsea eyes positive reaction to Arsenal thrashing

The Hindu  

Cole Palmer is set to return for Chelsea in Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa as Mauricio Pochettino’s side look to get its bid for European qualification back on track after a humiliating 5-0 loss at Arsenal. Palmer, tied with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as the Premier League’s joint top scorer with 20 goals, missed Tuesday’s thrashing at Arsenal through illness. …

Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins rescues a point with late equaliser but hosts' top-four hopes suffer a setback after blowing two-goal lead... with Bees scoring three goals in nine second-half
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins rescues a point with late equaliser but hosts' top-four hopes suffer a setback after blowing two-goal lead... with Bees scoring three goals in nine second-half

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins ended up upset by Aston Villa throwing away a 2-0 lead rather than enjoying his personal brace to silenced Brentford fans and win his personal battle with England rival Ivan Toney. We're battling with Tottenham so we need to win the next six games.’ Striker Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa drew 3-3 with Brentford at Villa …

Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax
9 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ollie Watkins helped fire Aston Villa to a …

Premier League 2023-24: Chelsea beats Newcastle 3-2 as Palmer stars again
9 months, 1 week ago

Premier League 2023-24: Chelsea beats Newcastle 3-2 as Palmer stars again

The Hindu  

Chelsea eased some of the pressure on coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-2 home win over fellow mid-table side Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday with Cole Palmer, the Blues’ best player this season, creating one goal and scoring another. Chelsea’s Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson diverted a Palmer shot past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in the sixth minute before …

Premier League: Fulham punctures Man Utd’s feel-good factor, Villa hits Forest for four
10 months ago

Premier League: Fulham punctures Man Utd’s feel-good factor, Villa hits Forest for four

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s air of optimism was punctured as Alex Iwobi’s 97th-minute winner handed Fulham its first win at Old Trafford since 2003, while Aston Villa surged clear in fourth by beating Nottingham Forest 4-2 on Saturday. United had won its previous four Premier League games to rekindle hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, but a 2-1 defeat leaves …

Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball

Daily Mail  

Chelsea fans began the night singing about the trip to Wembley their team sealed in the Carabao Cup earlier in the week. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday It was a hard-fought encounter as both sides cancelled each other out for the duration Cole Palmer forced Emiliano Martinez into …

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa stays third after 0-0 draw at Everton
11 months, 1 week ago

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa stays third after 0-0 draw at Everton

The Hindu  

Aston Villa missed the chance to go second in the Premier League when it was held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, dominating possession in an entertaining contest but unable to break down a stubborn home side. The visitor had several chances to open the scoring, but the best opportunity in the game fell to …

Aston Villa beats Burnley after dramatic late penalty
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa beats Burnley after dramatic late penalty

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Douglas Luiz’s 89th-minute penalty sent Aston Villa past 10-man Burnley 3-2 in the English Premier League on Saturday. Villa looked set to drop points after twice taking the lead at Villa Park until Luiz’s late spot kick. Then Aaron Ramsey’s foul on Jhon Duran in the box gave Villa the chance to take the lead for a …

Premier League: Aston Villa Edge Out Burnley to Level Liverpool's Point Tally at Top, Wolves Down Everton
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League: Aston Villa Edge Out Burnley to Level Liverpool's Point Tally at Top, Wolves Down Everton

News 18  

Douglas Luiz’s late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0. Wolves beat Everton Captain Max Kilman’s first goal in two years inspired Wolves to a dominant win over struggling Everton by 3-0 in the English …

Premier League: Villa back to winning ways as Luiz penalty seals victory over Burnley
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League: Villa back to winning ways as Luiz penalty seals victory over Burnley

The Hindu  

An 89th-minute penalty from Douglas Luiz earned Aston Villa a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over 10-man Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, provisionally moving Unai Emery’s side to second place in the table. ACES POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS | VOTING OPEN NOW - Villa was given an almighty scare late on as Burnley levelled through Lyle Foster’s smash and grab …

Cole Palmer scores two goals as Chelsea beats Luton 3-2
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cole Palmer scores two goals as Chelsea beats Luton 3-2

Associated Press  

LUTON, England — Cole Palmer scored two goals and Chelsea survived a late fightback to beat Luton 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. But late goals from Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo set up a nervy finish for manager Mauricio Pochettino’s team as Luton threatened an unlikely comeback. Chelsea has now won back-to-back games in the league for the …

Premier League: Villa’s Emery rues loss vs Man United after ‘brilliant’ season so far
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Premier League: Villa’s Emery rues loss vs Man United after ‘brilliant’ season so far

The Hindu  

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side lost an “amazing opportunity” to seize all three points against Manchester United after the Midlands club surrendered a two-goal lead in the Premier League on Tuesday. Villa suffered its first defeat in 11 games in all competitions as sixth-placed United came back from behind to win 3-2 at Old Trafford. We lost …

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1
1 year ago

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1

Associated Press  

BRENTFORD, England — Ollie Watkins scored the winner and upset fans at his former club with his goal celebration as high-flying Aston Villa rallied to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Late goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Unai Emery’s Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent …

Aston Villa looking to make a statement at Arsenal
1 year ago

Aston Villa looking to make a statement at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Aston Villa will try to build on its biggest win of the season and continue their climb up the table when it visits league-leading Arsenal on Saturday. Leon Bailey’s 74th-minute strike sealed a deserved three points in a 1-0 home win over defending league champion Manchester City on Wednesday that moved Villa above City and into third in the table. …

Premier League: Aston Villa eases to 3-1 home win over Fulham; West Ham beats Forest 3-2
1 year, 1 month ago

Premier League: Aston Villa eases to 3-1 home win over Fulham; West Ham beats Forest 3-2

The Hindu  

An own goal by Antonee Robinson and strikes from John McGinn and Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa cruise to a 3-1 Premier League win over Fulham on Sunday, matching the club’s 40-year-old record of 13 home league wins in a row. Striker Raul Jimenez netted his first league goal since March 2022 to reduce the deficit for Fulham, but it …

Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win
1 year, 1 month ago

Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aston Villa continued their impressive home form as …

Premier League: Luiz brace helps Aston Villa thrash West Ham 4-1 to close in on top four
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League: Luiz brace helps Aston Villa thrash West Ham 4-1 to close in on top four

The Hindu  

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to chase its dreams this season after thrashing West Ham United 4-1 on Sunday to close within two points of the top of the Premier League. Douglas Luiz scored twice, while Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey were also on target as Villa recorded an 11th consecutive home Premier League win. Villa have been transformed in …

Aston Villa go two points off top as Ollie Watkins strike downs West Ham
1 year, 2 months ago

Aston Villa go two points off top as Ollie Watkins strike downs West Ham

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Douglas Luiz’s brace, including a second-half penalty, plus goals from Ollie Watkins …

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’
1 year, 2 months ago

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ollie Watkins is the man of the moment: …

Premier League: Watkins hat-trick inspires Aston Villa to rampant 6-1 win over Brighton
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League: Watkins hat-trick inspires Aston Villa to rampant 6-1 win over Brighton

The Hindu  

A hat-trick from England striker Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa to a sensational 6-1 thrashing of high-flying Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Substitute Ansu Fati’s first goal since signing on loan from Barcelona early in the second half gave the visitor some hope, but Watkins’ third put the game to bed in the 65th minute, …

Chelsea trying to end goal drought after loss against Aston Villa
1 year, 3 months ago

Chelsea trying to end goal drought after loss against Aston Villa

The Hindu  

At the final whistle of Chelsea’s 1-0 home defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, marking the big-spending Blues’ worst start to a season since 1978, the boos from some angry fans were quickly replaced by applause from many others in Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s failure to show similar ruthlessness in front of the goal is a painful hangover from the 2022/23 …

Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min’s brace earned his side a 2-2 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League as the visitors twice came from behind in an absorbing derby on Sunday. Romero then conceded a penalty that was converted by Bukayo Saka in the 54th minute but Tottenham hit back almost immediately as Son punished a terrible mistake by Arsenal …

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League
1 year, 4 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa all but secured a Conference League group-stage place with a 5-0 thrashing of Hibernian in its play-off round first leg on Wednesday. The Premier League side started its first European campaign since losing in Europa League qualifying in 2010 in fine style. Unai Emery’s men, who put four past Everton at the …

Premier League 2023: Villa hits back with big win over Everton
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League 2023: Villa hits back with big win over Everton

The Hindu  

Aston Villa claimed its first three points of the Premier League season as John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Leon Bailey and Jhon Duran scored to secure an emphatic 4-0 home win over Everton on Sunday. Last week was a setback and we were so positive this week in trying to turn that around.” “Today was a brilliant performance and we probably …

Premier League: Aston Villa up to fifth as Leicester City hold Leeds United in relegation battle
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa up to fifth as Leicester City hold Leeds United in relegation battle

Firstpost  

London: Aston Villa moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday, as Leeds and Leicester played out a 1-1 draw in the battle to beat the drop. “There’s still Liverpool and Tottenham and Brighton and we are going to fight with them but with each match we are winning, it is giving …

Premier League: Aston Villa Hammer Newcastle to close on Top Four
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa Hammer Newcastle to close on Top Four

News 18  

Aston Villa blew the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League wide open as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday. Jacob Ramsey was also on target as sixth-placed Villa closed to within six points of Newcastle in third thanks to a seventh win in eight games. IPL 2023 Points Table: Check …

Premier League: Watkins brace powers Aston Villa to a 3-0 win over Newcastle United
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Watkins brace powers Aston Villa to a 3-0 win over Newcastle United

The Hindu  

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved too hot to handle for the best defense in the Premier League as he scored two goals and set up another in a 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday. Watkins’ latest brilliant performance came in front of England coach Gareth Southgate, who didn’t call up the striker for the national team’s most recent matches …

Premier League: Aston Villa Sink Leicester, Brighton Defeat Bournemouth
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa Sink Leicester, Brighton Defeat Bournemouth

News 18  

Leicester slipped to 19th place in the Premier League after conceding another late goal in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Tuesday in the club’s first game since the departure of manager Brendan Rodgers. IPL 2023 Full Coverage | IPL 2023 Schedule | IPL 2023 Results | IPL Orange Cap | IPL Purple Cap It was a similar story …

Watkins, McGinn goals help Villa complete double over Chelsea
1 year, 8 months ago

Watkins, McGinn goals help Villa complete double over Chelsea

The Hindu  

Aston Villa climbed above Chelsea and into the top half of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead before a superb strike by John McGinn, fresh from starring in Scotland’s shock Euro 2024 win over Spain, made it 2-0 in the 56th minute. Defeat saw Chelsea drop …

Chelsea 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and John McGinn pile the pressure on under-fire Graham Potter
1 year, 8 months ago

Chelsea 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and John McGinn pile the pressure on under-fire Graham Potter

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins scored in his fifth consecutive away game to give the Villains an early lead at Stamford Bridge The respite for Graham Potter has not lasted long at all. Soon after came a chorus from the Villa end of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning.’ Aston Villa recorded their first away win at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League …

Premier League: Leeds Sink Wolves 4-2, Aston Villa Down Bournemouth 3-0
1 year, 9 months ago

Premier League: Leeds Sink Wolves 4-2, Aston Villa Down Bournemouth 3-0

News 18  

Rasmus Kristensen scored just seconds after coming on and Leeds withstood a late comeback to beat Wolverhampton 4-2 and move out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday. Kristensen’s goal in the 62nd minute extended Leeds’ lead to 3-0 following strikes by Jack Harrison and Luke Ayling before Wolves got back into the match at Molineux. Jonny’s volley from …

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