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Watch VideoAston Villa back in Champions League race after Youri Tielemans' decisive goal

Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans scored a crucial goal against Fulham, keeping the team in contention for Champions League qualification.

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Watch VideoMan City triumphs: Pep Guardiola welcomes dramatic win over Aston Villa

Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, thanks to Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner, boosts their Champions League hopes as Pep Guardiola reveled in the rare late goal success.

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Top transfer targets for Manchester United in 2025

With Manchester United's hopes of returning to the UEFA Champions League hinging on their Europa League performance, discover the key signings they must pursue this summer to rejuvenate their squad and reclaim their status among Europe's elite.

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Watch VideoOusmane Dembele: PSG 'went off the boil' against Aston Villa in Champions League thriller

Ousmane Dembele stresses the importance of focus for Paris Saint-Germain after their narrow escape against Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Watch VideoRuud Gullit backs Real Madrid to win Champions League but Arsenal hope to spoil the party

As the Champions League quarter-finals approach, Ruud Gullit predicts Real Madrid's triumph, while Arsenal aims for glory under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

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Watch VideoAston Villa gear up for PSG Champions League trip with win over Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa climbs into the Premier League's top six with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, setting the stage for an exciting Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Marcus Rashford double fires Aston Villa into FA Cup semis

Marcus Rashford's career revival continued with his first goals for Aston Villa, inspiring a commanding 3-0 victory over Preston that propelled Villa to their first FA Cup semi-final in a decade.

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Watch VideoArsenal triumphs over Chelsea while Fulham beat Spurs

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 with a goal from Mikel Merino, solidifying their second place in the Premier League, while Fulham's 2-0 victory over Tottenham boosts their Champions League aspirations.

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Watch VideoPenalty controversy as Real reach Champions League quarters, English duo advance

Julian Alvarez had his penalty in the shoot-out controversially disallowed as Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico to reach the Champions League quarter-finals Wednesday while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced.

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Watch VideoShandre Campbell's Champions League breakthrough: Rising SA star eyes bigger stage

In a landmark moment for South African football, 19-year-old Shandre Campbell earned his place on Club Brugge's bench for their UEFA Champions League Last 16 clash against Aston Villa.

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SA teen Shandre Campbell included in Club Brugge's Champions League squad ahead of last 16 clash against Aston Villa

Shandre Campbell could become the first South African in six years to feature in the Champions League, after Club Brugge named him in their squad to face Aston Villa.

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Watch VideoLiverpool's Premier League title charge hits speed bump with Aston Villa draw

Liverpool led through Mohamed Salah but were also forced to come from behind after Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins swung momentum in Aston Villa's favour.

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Watch VideoUnai Emery ready for 'huge challenge' of revitalising Marcus Rashford

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery sees enormous potential in new loan signing Marcus Rashford, expressing confidence in helping the Manchester United forward rediscover his best form.

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Watch VideoRuud van Nistelrooy faces Man Utd in FA Cup with Leicester, new dawn for Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa

Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to Manchester United with his struggling Leicester this weekend in the FA Cup.

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Watch VideoRuben Amorim had no choice but to make an example of Marcus Rashford, says former United player

Since being appointed as new Manchester United coach in November, Ruben Amorim has been outspoken about the poor performance of his team and has specifically criticised Marcus Rashford’s attitude and commitment.

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Watch VideoPremier League transfer wrap: Manchester City get 'Rodri replacement', Mathys Tel makes Tottenham U-turn

City had already splashed out more than £120 million in January on Egypt forward Omar Marmoush and young defenders Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov.

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Watch VideoAston Villa move 'an easy decision' for out of favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashord

Once a hero for the Manchester United fans, Marcus Rashford has admitted earlier this season he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Watch VideoManchester United’s Marcus Rashford close to Aston Villa loan - reports

Aston Villa have moved for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday.

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Watch VideoArsenal blow two-goal lead against Aston Villa to give Liverpool breathing space in title race

There was an agonising finale for Arsenal as Mikel Merino's late winner against Aston Villa was disallowed for handball by Kai Havertz.

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Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day.

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Pep Guardiola vows Manchester City will regain confidence 'sooner or later' after another defeat

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his struggling Premier League champions will regain their confidence after another defeat.

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim earns first Premier League win, Chelsea climb to third place

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee scored two goals each as Manchester United beat Everton in new manager Ruben Amorim's first league game at home.

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Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker say Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez is too wasteful

On paper, the weekend went well for Liverpool and their Uruguayan forward as they beat Aston Villa 2-0 with Darwin Nunez scoring the opener.

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Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola admits it may be time for another team to win the Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lost four straight matches for the first time in his illustrious managerial career.

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Wolves end wait for Premier League win, Manchester City aim to snap losing streak

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil was under huge pressure to deliver after a 13-game winless run in the top-flight.

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