Tag: Aston Villa
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I’d like to sign Aston Villa captain – Mourinho
Roma coach Jose Mourinho admits he’s a fan of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish. However, he says the England ace will be out of range of Roma’s transfer budget this summer. Mourinho admits Villa chief executive Christian Purslow, who worked with Mourinho at Chelsea, knows that too. Mourinho said: “Look, I think he knows where…
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EPL: Man Utd comeback win keeps City waiting on title
Manchester United virtually guaranteed a Premier League top-four finish and ensured rivals Manchester City must wait to be crowned champions as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park. Having sealed their place in the Europa League final despite a 3-2 second-leg defeat by Roma on Thursday, second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes,…
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Aston Villa coach rules out signing Barkley permanently
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has ruled out signing permanently Ross Barkley. The midfielder is currently on-loan to the end of the season from Chelsea. Smith said, “Ross came to us on loan at the beginning of the season. “We agreed that it would be just a loan. “Barkley has two more years of contract…
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Salah relieved after Liverpool defeat Aston Villa
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was delighted after their late, late victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an injury-time winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Aston Villa and end a run of six consecutive defeats at Anfield. Ollie Watkins – who scored a hat-trick in Villa’s 7-2 win in the reverse…
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I love Arsenal but they never trusted me – Martinez
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has taken fresh aim at former club Arsenal. Martinez says the Gunners “didn’t deserve” to keep him after he was continually overlooked by management. “I love everything about Arsenal,” Martinez told Sky Sports. “I still love them and I’m still watching the games, but I just felt like they didn’t…
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I study Kevin De Bruyne – Grealish
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish constantly watches Kevin De Bruyne to improve his own game. The Manchester City playmaker has been one of the Premier League’s best players for several years. “De Bruyne is my favourite player,” Grealish told UMM. “I think he is probably the most perfect footballer in the Prem. I try and…
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Why I chose Newcastle over Aston Villa – Wilson
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson admits a move to Aston Villa was close. Wilson has revealed that he could have joined Aston Villa instead of the Magpies this summer after Dean Smith’s side also agreed a fee with Bournemouth for his services. Speaking on The Super6 Podcast, Wilson has revealed it was a straight choice…
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Aston Villa matchwinner: Beating Arsenal a big result
Ollie Watkins was buzzing after proving the matchwinner for Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday. Former Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez started the move which led to Bertrand Traore pouncing on a mistake by Cedric Soares before Watkins scored with a shot that deflected off Rob Holding. Boyhood Gunners fan Ryan, signed on loan…
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Watkins scores as Arsenal lose to Aston Villa
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan conceded 74 seconds into his debut for Arsenal as Aston Villa completed their first top-flight double over the Gunners for 28 years. Former Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez started the move which led to Bertrand Traore pouncing on a mistake by Cedric Soares before Ollie Watkins scored with a shot that deflected off…
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Liverpool rout Aston Villa to reach FA Cup fourth round
Liverpool scored three goals in five second half minutes to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win at Aston Villa on Friday. This was after the home side were forced to field academy players due to a mass COVID-19 outbreak among their ranks. Sadio Mane scored twice for the English champions while…