Aston Villa

Premier League: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
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Premier League: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa

By Score More Aston Villa secured a victory at Stamford Bridge, compounding Chelsea's ongoing struggles under manager Mauricio Pochettino. For the second consecutive visit to Chelsea, Villa's fans witnessed an opposing manager being sacked the following day. Last season, Graham Potter met a similar fate after losing to Chelsea. Chelsea's managerial change and squad overhaul have yet to yield improved results, with just two league wins since Potter's departure. The frustration for Chelsea and Pochettino extended beyond the result. The team ended the match with 10 men as right back Malo Gusto was sent off for a challenge on Lucas Digne, despite winning the ball. Gusto's suspension adds to Chelsea's concerns, along with a one-game suspension for striker Nicolas Jackson, who picked up h...
Premier League: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
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Premier League: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace

By Score More Aston Villa mounted an electrifying comeback, sealing a 3-1 triumph against Crystal Palace with a contentious penalty from Douglas Luiz and a last-minute goal by Leon Bailey. With the match tied with only three minutes of regular time remaining, Villa was awarded a penalty in the fourth minute of added time. The decision survived a prolonged VAR review, during which referee Darren England and his officials consulted the pitchside monitor, ultimately upholding the call. Luiz then calmly converted the penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time to put Villa in the lead. Palace's assistant manager, Paddy McCarthy, who filled in for the unwell Roy Hodgson, voiced his dissatisfaction with the decision and remarked that the outcome left a "bitter taste." He declared, "Th...
Premier League: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa
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Premier League: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa

By Score More Liverpool won 3-0 against Aston Villa on Sunday in a match corresponding to the 4th round of the Premier League. The Reds only needed three minutes to break through the Villans' defense, with Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai finding the net. Shortly after, in the 22nd minute, an unfortunate own goal by Matty Cash extended Liverpool's lead. With Diogo Jota entering the game early in the second half, Anfield's club reached the third goal through Mohamed Salah in the 55th minute, following an assist from Darwin Núñez. With this result, Liverpool climbs to third place with 10 points, two behind the leader Manchester City, while Crystal Palace drops to seventh place with seven points. Lineups: Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Joe Gomez, Robertson; Mac...
Premier League: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa
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Premier League: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa

By Score More Aston Villa sets its sights on securing a third consecutive triumph across all competitions as they prepare to take on Burnley at Turf Moor this afternoon (kick-off at 2 pm). Unai Emery's team displayed dominance by clinching a resounding 5-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday night, following their four-goal spree against Everton at home last weekend. As Villa heads to Turf Moor, they carry a record of winning two out of their last three visits, matching the number of victories they had achieved in their previous 29 encounters at Burnley. Villa's goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, underwent an evaluation yesterday ahead of today's clash. He had been substituted at halftime during the match against Hibs after experiencing a slight discomfort in his right calf. Meanw...
Premier League: Everton Suffers Second Consecutive Defeat in Premier League, Aston Villa Secures Convincing 4-0 Victory
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Premier League: Everton Suffers Second Consecutive Defeat in Premier League, Aston Villa Secures Convincing 4-0 Victory

By Score More Second game, second defeat for Everton in the Premier League. Following their home loss to Marco Silva's Fulham in the opening matchday, the Toffees were thrashed by Aston Villa, 4-0, at Villa Park. Seeking to mend their image from the first-round game – a 1-5 defeat against Newcastle – Aston Villa went into halftime leading 2-0 with goals from John McGinn (18') and Douglas Luiz (24'). Leon Bailey (51') and Jhon Duran (75') extended the lead in the second half, securing the first three points for the team led by Unai Emery. Meanwhile, Sean Dyche continues to struggle for a win with Everton, in a match where goalkeeper João Virgínia remained an unused substitute. Youssef Chermiti is still waiting for his debut, and the injured André Gomes was also not an option.
Isak’s Brilliance Leads Newcastle to Spectacular 5-1 Victory Over Aston Villa in Premier League Opener
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Isak’s Brilliance Leads Newcastle to Spectacular 5-1 Victory Over Aston Villa in Premier League Opener

By Score More With a stellar performance from forward Alexsander Isak, Newcastle delighted the over 50,000 fans who packed Saint-James Park in their team's debut match of the Premier League 2023/24 season. The Swedish player scored two goals, with the second being a masterpiece, in their resounding 5-1 victory over Aston Villa in the opening round. The other goals came from Tonali, the newly-signed home team player, Callum Wilson, and Barnes (another debutant). Diaby found the net for Aston Villa in what so far has been the standout match of the opening round of the English Championship. And make no mistake, despite the thrashing, Aston Villa put up a good fight. It was a match of high intensity, with ample opportunities for both sides, narrowly missed shots, goalkeepers making remar...