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  • EPL: Aston Villa beat Manchester United 3-1 in Emery’s first game in charge

    EPL: Aston Villa beat Manchester United 3-1 in Emery’s first game in charge

    Manchester United fell to a 3-1 defeat in the hands of Aston Villa in new manager Unai Emery’s first game in charge.

    Watkins maneuvered four Manchester united players in the middle before finding Ramsay who found Bailey and then scores after making pacy incursion into the United penalty area for Villa’s first goal.

    Mings slotted home a direct freekick beats De Gea convincingly in the 11th minute to send the spectator into a jubilant mood.

    Meanwhile respite came for United in the encounter when Shaw pops a shot in and it hits Ramsay and the deflection sees keeper Martinez have no chance of saving.

    Ramsay who got credited for Villa own’s goal made sure to compensate for it with a goal that ensured United is nailed to a defeat.

    Aston Villa earned three maximum points and moved up to 13 on the log with 15 points from 14 games.

  • Spanish gaffer, Unai Emery replaces Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa

    Spanish gaffer, Unai Emery replaces Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa

    Spanish gaffer, Unai Emery has been appointed the new Aston Villa manager in the English Premier League.

    Emery has said goodbye to his former club side Villareal in the Spanish La liga after spending three seasons with them.

    He was hired by Villarreal in July 2020, where he won the Europa League in his first season and guided the club to a Champions League semi-final run in the following season

    The Spaniard will replace Steven Gerrard who was sacked last week by the Premier League side Aston Villa over a poor return of results.

    This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday night.

    Romano tweeted: “Aston Villa are now closing in on Unai Emery appointment, confirmed. Deal is considered set to be completed on a long-term project

    “Villarreal sources again think he’s gone, as reported earlier.

    “Villarreal, informed that €6m release clause will be activated by AVFC.”

    Emery has previously coached in England’s top flight. He replaced Arsene Wenger in 2018 and led Arsenal to a fifth place finish, missing out by a single point on automatic Champions League qualification.

    He was sacked in November 2019, before taking the Villarreal job in July 2020.

  • Why Coutinho must apologize to Gerrard – Agbonlahor

    Why Coutinho must apologize to Gerrard – Agbonlahor

    Former Aston Villa attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor has insists Philippe Coutinho owes sacked manager Steven Gerrard an apology for his performances.

    The Brazilian, an ex-Liveprool teammate of Gerrard’s, originally came to Villa on loan from Barcelona midway through last season.

    His early promise for Villa led to the club signing him permanently.

    However, Coutinho has failed to hit the same heights so far this season.

    The former Villa striker said on talkSPORT: “Coutinho was his man and he didn’t perform for him. Coutinho owes Gerrard an apology for me for the way he performed, Gerrard backed him.”

    He added: “The formation wasn’t working, he wanted the full-backs to have the width but it wasn’t working. He (Gerrard), got rid of all the wingers, and that annoyed fans a bit.

    “We became predictable and boring and with too many balls into the box where the strikers were not going to win the headers.

    “The tactics were poor and it was just a matter of time. Aston Villa want to push into Europe, not be fighting relegation.”

  • Gerrard breaks silence with personal statement after Villa sack

    Gerrard breaks silence with personal statement after Villa sack

    Sacked Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has released a statement after leaving the Premier League club on Thursday night.

    The Liverpool legend oversaw a torrid start to the season with Villa looming just one spot above the league’s relegation zone having lost six of their opening 11 games.

    Thursday’s defeat at Fulham was the last chance for Gerrard to prove he was the best man for job, and was given his marching orders by club executives before the team travelled home from London.

    The 42-year-old Englishman took to his Instagram on Friday evening to thank the club’s supporters, players, staff, and board of directors.

    Gerrard additionally proceeded to admit it “is regrettable that it didn’t work out”.

    “I would like to thank everyone connected to Aston Villa Football Club, for the support shown to me during my time there. I would personally like to thank the board of directors, the players and all the staff for their hard work.

    “To the fans, it is regrettable that it didn’t work out in the end, but I owe you a debt of gratitude for the way you welcomed me into your club, and continued to push the team on during difficult times.

    “Aston Villa is a club with a special history, I really wanted to bring back those memorable achievements, unfortunately it wasn’t to be. I wish everyone at the club all the very best for the future.

    “SG.”

  • BREAKING: Aston Villa sack Gerrard after Fulham defeat

    BREAKING: Aston Villa sack Gerrard after Fulham defeat

    Premier League club Aston Villa has sacked manager Steven Gerrard following Thursday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Fulham.

    A club spokesman said: “We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.”

    Villa have won just twice in the league this season and only sit above the relegation zone on goals scored.

    Details to follow…

  • EPL: Gerrard’s men defeat Frank Lampard’s Everton

    EPL: Gerrard’s men defeat Frank Lampard’s Everton

    Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia scored to get Aston Villa’s Premier League campaign up and running with victory over Everton as Steven Gerrard got one over on his old midfield rival Frank Lampard.

    The two were facing each other as managers for the first time after years of battles on the pitch in games between Liverpool and Chelsea.

    Both had overseen losses in their Premier League openers and it was Gerrard’s side who claimed their first win of the season with a dominant display at Villa Park.

    The home side looked on it from the start and got the breakthrough midway through the first half when Ollie Watkins, making his first start of the season, found strike partner Ings inside the box and he turned sharply before firing clinically into the back of the net.

    Everton, once again playing without a recognised striker, did not manage a shot on target in the first half, although they did see an Anthony Gordon effort ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.

    Substitute Buendia saw a deflected shot cleared off the line as Vila pressed for a second, which duly arrived in the closing stages when Buendia stabbed in following a good move.

    Lucas Digne turned a cross into his own net immediately after to give Everton hope, and they staged a late rally as Gordon was twice denied by Martinez, but Villa held firm to take the three points.

    BBC

  • EPL: Chelsea seal permanent move for Chukwuemeka

    EPL: Chelsea seal permanent move for Chukwuemeka

    Premier League giant, Chelsea FC has signed Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka on a six-year contract for a fee in the region of £20m, according to Sky Sports.

    The midfielder made 12 Premier League appearances last season but only started twice and it is understood he is keen to get more top-flight game time.

    “It’s been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out of my head the last few days so I’m just happy and relieved that it’s all done,” said Chukwuemeka.

    “I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.”

    Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly added: “Carney is one of the most exciting young players in Europe so we are really looking forward to seeing him in action at Stamford Bridge. We are delighted to be able to bring him to Chelsea and add such a talented young individual to our squad for the new season and beyond.”

    The Blues have already signed Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly this summer, along with teenagers Eddie Beach from Southampton and Omari Hutchinson from Arsenal.

  • EPL: Super Eagles’ prospect, Chukwuemeka set to sign for Chelsea

    EPL: Super Eagles’ prospect, Chukwuemeka set to sign for Chelsea

    Nigerian-born Aston Villa midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka has agreed on personal terms with the Chelsea football club of England.

    The teenage sensation will be leaving Aston Villa for Stamford Bridge for a fee of around £20m.

    The 18-year-old has been permitted to travel to London to discuss contract terms and undergo medicals at the club.

    Chukwuemeka joined the Aston Villa academy from Northampton Town in March 2016, signing his first professional contract four years later.

    The midfielder made his senior debut in May 2021 in a 2-1 win against Tottenham and was named Villa’s Academy Player of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign.

    Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa. Born in Austria to Nigerian parents, he represents England at the youth international level, most recently captaining the England U19 side.

    Having played for England’s youth team, Chukwuemeka is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

  • Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey on radar of Ajax, Aston Villa

    Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey on radar of Ajax, Aston Villa

    Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is on the radar of Eredivisie champions, Ajax Amsterdam and English Premier League side, Aston Villa.

    Ajax, according to the Daily Mail, has identified Bassey as a replacement for Argentina’s defender, Lisandro Martinez, who is set to join Manchester United.

    Meanwhile, Bassey’s former coach at Rangers, Steven Gerrard has also penciled down his name for a move to Villa Park ahead of season 2022/2023.

    The report also says that other EPL club sides are interested in the services of the solid defender, Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in the versatile defender.

    Bassey was very impressive for the Rangers of Glasgow in last season’s campaign that saw the club side win the Scottish league.

    Bassey only joined Rangers from Leicester City two years ago.
    Calvin Bassey is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Rangers and the Nigeria national team. Bassey is a product of Leicester City’s youth system but didn’t make a senior appearance for the club before joining Rangers on a free transfer in July 2020.
  • EPL: Coutinho reveals content of messages sent to him by Liverpool fans

    EPL: Coutinho reveals content of messages sent to him by Liverpool fans

    Former Liverpool playmaker and current Aston Villa midfielder, Phillippe Coutinho has spoken ahead of the encounter with defending champion Manchester City.

    Coutinho who sent a clear message to Liverpool and their fans said he has gotten many text messages asking him to do them a favour.

    Former Liverpool playmaker and current Aston Villa midfielder, Phillippe Coutinho has spoken ahead of the encounter with defending champion Manchester City.

    Coutinho who sent a clear message to Liverpool and their fans said he has gotten many text messages asking him to do them a favour.

    Liverpool fans have been sending messages to both Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard and midfielder, Coutinho, who are their former players, asking them to ensure the fall of City.

    The match will certainly not be an easy one for Pep Guardiola’s side with Reds icon Gerrard as Aston Villa’s boss.

    Coutinho confirmed that Liverpool supporters have been sending messages but insisted that Villa will only play their game and make sure they finish the season well.

    “It’s a great game to play.

    “But we want to finish well against a great club. And that’s it. We always want to improve and do well and finish as high as we can.

    “I only care about my new club. I want to play well for them. I have had a lot of messages from Liverpool fans on social media but I don’t look at it that much anyway. My focus is only on the games we have.

    “That is what we want to do this time and compete on the same level.”