Manchester United started the New Year with a victory as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 to move level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool. Bertrand Traore’s 58th-minute goal cancelled out Anthony Martial’s first-half opener, but Bruno Fernandes’ penalty extended the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 10 games. Only goal difference is keeping United away…
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Premier League: Chelsea Held To 1-1 Draw By Aston Villa As Pressure Mounts On Frank Lampard
Chelsea failed to ease the mounting pressure on manager Frank Lampard as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday, as a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City caused their clash at Everton to be postponed. Lampard’s men have now won just one of their last five league games to fall…
Frank Lampard To Make Changes Against Aston Villa After Arsenal Loss
Frank Lampard has warned his Chelsea players that he will make changes for the visit of Aston Villa in response to what he felt was their worst performance of the season at Arsenal on Boxing Day. The Blues lost 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, their third consecutive Premier League away defeat, and Lampard fumed after…
Aston Villa Agree £17m Deal For Lyon’s Bertrand Traore
Aston Villa are set to sign forward Bertrand Traore from Lyon on a four-year contract after agreeing a deal worth £17m plus £2m in add-ons. Traore, who knows Villa coach John Terry from his time at Chelsea, needs a visa to come to the UK so will have his Villa medical abroad on Monday, with…
Grealish Gets First England Senior Call-Up After Rashford Withdraws With Injury
Jack Grealish has been given a first senior call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England side following a number of withdrawals from the squad. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has pulled out with an ankle injury, while Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks has also withdrawn, leaving spaces in the senior squad, one of which Aston Villa star Grealish has been called on to fill….
Leicester City To Listen To Offers For Iheanacho
Leicester City are willing to listen to offers for Kelechi Iheanacho in an attempt to raise funds for their pursuit of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, Daily Mail has reported. The Nigeria international, who scored nine goals in 25 appearances for the Foxes this season, is seen as an option that could be released for Leicester to buy in-demand Edouard, whom Brendan Rodgers is…
ANALYSIS: What Is Left To Play For On The Final Day Of The Premier League Season?
Premier League status, European places, the Golden Boot, an assists record, and some cold, hard cash… here’s what’s left to play for on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday. READ ALSO Where Can Teams Finish? First up, where can each team finish? The graphic below reveals the best and worst scenarios…
Grealish’s Agent Responds To Manchester United Transfer Rumours
The Red Devils have been credited with an interest in the midfielder who has enjoyed a fine individual 2019-20 campaign Jack Grealish’s agent Jonathan Barnett has responded to rumours linking the Aston Villa playmaker with a move to Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been trying to assemble a squad of young, homegrown talent at Old Trafford since being…
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