FOR Antonio Conte, this always seemed like a marriage of inconvenience. One that he had already rejected five months before he eventually acquiesced to Daniel Levy’s persistence. Antonio Conte and Tottenham have parted ways And one that, in the eyes of many Tottenham fans, he gave the impression he felt he was too good for from the moment he committed to what he described just last week...Full Story »

Jorge Sampaoli has become the second Sevilla manager to leave the club this season. Sevilla have dismissed coach Jorge Sampaoli following Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Getafe which left them just two points clear of the bottom three in LaLiga with 12 games to play. Former Eibar and Alaves coach Jose Luis Mendilibar was hired as Sampaoli's replacement later on Tuesday. The decision comes just two we...Full Story »

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is returning to punditry for England matches having been out of work since October following his sacking as Aston Villa manager. The former Villa boss stepped into punditry before going on his managerial journey and according to the Daily Mail, they report that Gerrard is set to be one of the main pundits on Channel 4's coverage of England's Euro 2024 qualifie...Full Story »

Unai Emery has switched his objective from Premier League survival to securing a top-10 finish after Aston Villa’s 3-0 win against Bournemouth.Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Emiliano Buendia all scored as mid-table Villa moved on to 38 points with 11 matches remaining.They were only a point above the relegation zone when boss Emery officially started work as Steven Gerrard’s successo...Full Story »

Said Benrahma’s penalty lifted West Ham back out of the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.The Hammers fell behind to an Ollie Watkins header but Benrahma hit back from the spot after Lucas Paqueta was fouled.West Ham started the day in the bottom three after Bournemouth’s shock win over Liverpool.They knew a victory would lift them 14th, but they were unable to find a...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid marked manager Diego Simeone's record 613th game as coach with a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, on Saturday. Dutch forward Memphis Depay marked his first start for the club with two goals and substitute Alvaro Morata also bagged a brace in the win that saw Simeone overtake Luis Aragones for the most games as Atletico coach. "It's hard to explain...Full Story »

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. Watkins is a target for Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window. Journalist Steve Kay tweeted: "Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is one of the strikers that Arsenal have been keeping a close eye on as a possible summer signing according to sources. "Arteta is a massive admirer of the England International, who recently prai...Full Story »

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery praised the team spirit which saw Emi Buendia hand penalty duties to Ollie Watkins to allow the striker to score the decisive opener in a 2-0 win at Everton.Buendia, who would later fire home the second to end their three-match losing run, had only been on the pitch a couple of minutes when Idrissa Gana Gueye brought down John McGinn.But having picked up the bal...Full Story »

Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic was attacked by a fan after his team's 2-0 defeat at PSV in the Europa League on Thursday. Dmitrovic attacked by fan after match Goalkeeper pinned assailant to the ground Sevilla lost game but progressed to last 16 WHAT HAPPENED? The spectator ran onto the field and charged at the shot stopper but Dmitrovic was able to overpower his assailant and hold h...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka confirmed that his most recent goal celebration was a tribute to Thierry Henry. Saka helped the Gunners beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a dramatic encounter at Villa Park as he was the one that equalised after Ollie Watkins' early opener. Bukayo Saka confirmed his celebration was in reference to Thierry Henry Saka levelled the scores at 1-1 Henry did it first The winger the...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal team have “more belief” than ever after they breathed new life into their Premier League title challenge with a last-gasp win at Aston Villa.The Gunners twice battled back from behind as an added-time own goal from Emiliano Martinez helped them to a hard-fought 4-2 victory.The former Arsenal goalkeeper and World Cup winner could do nothing as Jorginh...Full Story »

Arsenal twice battled back from behind as an injury-time own goal from Emiliano Martinez helped them to a hard-fought victory at Aston Villa and breathed new life into their Premier League title bid.The former Arsenal goalkeeper and World Cup winner could do nothing as Jorginho’s fine strike cannoned off the crossbar and against the back of his head to settle a thrilling contest 4-2 in fav...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   16 clean sheets and seven goals conceded in 21 league games.Good luck getting past Marc-Andre ter Stegen     Six out of six league wins in 2023 and Barcelona extend their lead at the top     Man City cut Arsenal's lead at the top to three points.Next up: Arsenal vs. City on Wednesday     Man City 3-1 Aston Vil...Full Story »

Manchester City hit back after a dismal week off the field with a commanding display on it as they overpowered Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.The champions were rocked when they were charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday.The players responded to the furore with one of their best displays of the season, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead with g...Full Story »

Manchester City fans drowned out the Premier League anthem with boos prior to kick-off of their clash with Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.The match was the champions’ first outing since they were charged with 115 breaches of the competition’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday.The club have strongly denied any wrongdoing and the fans’ protest echoed their lo...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA keeper Emi Martinez rocked up to a London casino for a night with friends. The World Cup-winning shot-stopper, 30, enjoyed a brief break from club training as he headed out with his pals in Mayfair on Thursday. Emi Martinez headed to a London casino in Mayfair He was snapped heading into The Palm Beach Casino for a fun evening out - which he left at around midnight. Martinez's ou...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA star Alisha Lehmann says she's "disappointed" with fans who watch her social media antics but don't watch her play football. Lehmann, 24, started to grow a following when she made a move to West Ham in 2018. Alisha Lehmann has more instagram followers that tennis great Roger Federer Nearly five years on and she has amassed millions of followers across her social media platforms. ...Full Story »

Alisha Lehmann is now the most followed sporting star in Switzerland after she surpassed tennis legend Roger Federer by reaching more than 11.4million followers last month Alisha Lehmann loves to share cheeky snaps on Instagram (Image: @alishalehmann7/Instagram) Swiss superstar Alisha Lehmann has passed tennis legend Roger Federer as the most followed Swiss sportsperson on Instagram. Lehmann,...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers hailed the immediate impact of Tete after the winger marked his Leicester debut with a goal in a thrilling Premier League win at Aston Villa.The Foxes kicked off at Villa Park with only goal difference keeping them outside of the relegation zone but Shakhtar Donetsk loanee Tete shone in a 4-2 victory which saw Leicester twice battle back from behind.An Ollie Watkins strike and an...Full Story »

Hamilton manager John Rankin insists he needs the same commitment and leadership shown by Brian Easton from everyone in his side if they are to avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship.The 34-year-old defender had been bedridden with illness all week but took a spot on the bench against Ross County – and even had to play the last half-hour plus extra time as the Championship struggl...Full Story »