Expert insight from Belgium ©TM/IMAGO Although Aston Villa’s form in the Premier League this season has been anything but consistent, Unai Emery’s side have done remarkably well in the Champions League. Not only did the club qualify for the Last 16 of the European tournament through the league stage, but they did so after picking … Read more
Marcus Rashford played with gusto and he certainly played with Malo Gusto. The poor Chelsea right-back could not cope with the speed of thought and movement, and accurate delivery, of Aston Villa’s barnstorming substitute. 6 Rashford is quickly making his mark at Villa following his January moveCredit: Getty The story should really be about the … Read more
Liverpool have been pitted against Paris Saint-Germain in a tough Champions League last-16 draw for Arne Slot’s men. The Reds topped the league phase, but have been rewarded with a tough tie against a newly-rampant PSG side. 6 Liverpool against PSG is one of the standout ties from the last-16 PSG eased through their knockout … Read more
AFC Fylde have parted company with Kevin Phillips after just four months in charge, the National League side have confirmed. The former Sunderland striker leaves with the club sitting 22nd in the fifth tier, having failed to transform their fortunes since his arrival as head coach in October. 3 Kevin Phillips gave his final interview … Read more
Manchester United might be teasing an unprecedented relegation from the Premier League but fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted Ruben Amorim’s side to avoid the drop despite being 15th in the table with their last outing a 1-0 loss against Tottenham on Sunday. 7 United are set for their worst … Read more
Details of the dramatic fracas between Newcastle and Aston Villa have been released by the Football Association. The Magpies’ 3-0 Premier League win at St. James’ Park descended into touchline chaos on Boxing Day. 4 Duran’s red card sparked chaotic scenes between Newcastle and VillaCredit: Getty Jhon Duran was shown a controversial red card for … Read more
The transfer window might have closed on Monday night, but the question marks remain. As you sit here on Tuesday morning, you might be left wondering about the business your team did — or in a lot of cases, didn’t do. Why have they not brought in that extra player? Why did they let one … Read more
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has confirmed a fracas down the St James’ Park tunnel led to assistant manager Jason Tindall’s bizarre red card. The Magpies ran out 3-0 victors over Aston Villa at St. James’ Park in what was their fourth straight win ins all competitions. 5 Goals from Anthony Gordon, Joelinton and Alexander Isak … Read more
A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture of quiet admiration and, more than anything, relief. On other occasions, it ends with supporters shaking their heads and asking why. We are talking about the crowd reaction to — and I’m borrowing this description from a colleague who … Read more
“This is a crisis.” talkSPORT host Reshmin Choudhury summed it up perfectly after Manchester City’s horror run went from bad to worse at Villa Park. 4 Nobody saw this season coming for Man City and GuardiolaCredit: Getty 4 The players look a shadow of their former selvesCredit: Getty Pep Guardiola’s side suffered their ninth defeat … Read more