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Gundogan calls for more ‘frustration’ from Barça players after loss to Madrid. Tchouaméni injured
Barcelona is facing criticism from one of its own players following the loss to Real Madrid in the first “clasico” of the season in the Spanish league
2023-10-29 21:20
Atalanta coach admits deadline on Man Utd's Rasmus Hojlund talks is unlikely
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is refusing to impose a deadline on Man Utd talks over Rasmus Hojlund transfer.
2023-07-17 22:23
Aston Villa beat Tottenham as Unai Emery keeps up charge for top six
Jacob Ramsey and Douglas Luiz ignited Aston Villa’s Europa League charge after a vital win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Unai Emery’s side moved level on points with sixth-placed Spurs with two games left in the race for Europe following Saturday’s 2-1 victory. They were superior in every way, with Emi Buendia hitting the bar, and remain in the hunt for a surprise European spot after recovering from successive defeats following strikes from Ramsey and Luiz – despite Harry Kane’s late penalty. Wretched Tottenham, aimless and lifeless, looked anything but a side competing for the top six. Just 13 months ago at Villa Park they ran riot as a Son Heung-min hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win but, despite a brief second-half improvement, it was a performance which underlined their continued regression. In his programme notes Emery said it was the game Villa had been fighting for and it was worth the wait as the hosts grabbed the lead after eight minutes. Ramsey spread play wide to Leon Bailey, Villa’s only change from last week’s derby defeat at Wolves, and motored into the box to meet Bailey’s low cross ahead of Pedro Porro and find the corner. There was little or no reaction from Tottenham. The away fans’ focus was on continued chanting for the exit of chairman Daniel Levy while their side remained passive, even with the ball. With the lead, Villa were the more cohesive unit with Spurs’ only chance ending with a much-delayed offside flag when Son hit the post after running clear. Tottenham drifted through the half, almost in a daze, and needed Fraser Forster to stop them falling further behind after 32 minutes. Porro’s error was seized on and Ollie Watkins darted into the area to centre for Bailey, only for the goalkeeper’s fine save to keep him out. It felt like a second would seal the game for the hosts and they almost doubled their lead five minutes before the break when a diving Watkins just missed Alex Moreno’s teasing cross. A non-existent Tottenham midfield was being cut through by Villa and the bullish Buendia hit the bar having collected a return pass from Ramsey after breezing through the centre. Normal service continued in the second half, John McGinn slicing wide from distance and Forster denying Buendia, as Spurs floundered. Yet they were presented with a glorious chance to level out of the blue when Oliver Skipp robbed Luiz and the ball rolled to Kane. The England captain had time and space but shot too close to Emi Martinez from just inside the box. It was a let-off for Villa and sparked an improvement in the visitors as their hosts retreated and began to invite pressure, with Dejan Kulusevski curling wide. But any comeback hopes were snuffed out by Luiz with 18 minutes left. Cristian Romero clattered Watkins 25 yards out and all Forster – with his positioning in question – could do was help Luiz’s free-kick into the top corner. There was still time for Kane to score a 90th-minute penalty after he was fouled by Martinez – following a lengthy VAR check – but it was too late. Read More Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Latest Premier League updates Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to grasp European chance ahead of Tottenham clash Emery warns Tottenham that top four spot harder to achieve than ever Look back at Gothenburg Greats as Aberdeen mark 40th anniversary of European win Who will win the Premier League top-four race? Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton deserve a European place
2023-05-14 00:47
Packers activate CB Eric Stokes for possibly his first game in nearly a year
Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes has been activated from the physically unable to perform list
2023-10-22 03:53
Biles in complete control at gymnastic worlds
Simone Biles enjoyed a virtual sweep in qualifying at the gymnastics world championships on Monday, further burying the nightmare...
2023-10-03 06:55
Dan Campbell reveals the shocking plan for rookie QB Hendon Hooker
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2023-05-10 09:22
3 grave mistakes the Braves cannot afford to repeat in NLDS
The Atlanta Braves were lucky not to lose Game 2 of the NLDS thanks to some late-game heroics from Austin Riley and Michael Harris II. They won't get as lucky in Philly.
2023-10-11 00:53
Chelsea 2022/23 season review: When everything went wrong at Stamford Bridge
A comprehensive review of Chelsea's 2022/23 season. Includes all of the club's completed transfers, their best player, best goal, biggest disappointment, performance of the season & more.
2023-05-30 18:15
Thuram, Wahi, David: Ligue 1 stars set for big summer transfers
As the Ligue 1 season comes to an end this weekend, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the French top flight who could make big-money...
2023-06-02 09:47
Storied football rivalry in Maine takes on extra significance in wake of shooting
Lewiston, Maine, takes another step in its recovery from the state's worst mas shooting, as high school football resturns
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