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Spurs’ late rally not enough as Villa edge them 3-2 in scrappy Premier League clash
sports21 days ago

Spurs’ late rally not enough as Villa edge them 3-2 in scrappy Premier League clash

Tottenham opened with a strong first half but conceded a late first-half goal when down a man and then went 3-0 behind after Nico Jackson and Emiliano Buendia found the net. They sparked a comeback late with Conor Gallagher’s goal in the 86th minute and Jan Paul van Hecke’s header in stoppage time, but Villa held on for a 3-2 victory. The piece doubles as a community ratings feature, inviting readers to rate Spurs’ players on a 1/2–5 star scale (with a direct mobile survey link provided) and notes ratings will be rounded to the nearest half-star later. Bot_challenge: false} } »>Oops, I included

via Cartilage Free Captain|
#aston-villa#match-report#player-ratings
De Zerbi slams Spurs after Villa defeat as slump widens
sports21 days ago

De Zerbi slams Spurs after Villa defeat as slump widens

Tottenham fell 3-2 to Aston Villa as manager Roberto De Zerbi openly criticized his players for poor mentality, conditioning, and balance, citing Kudus’ substitution as disruptive. Spurs head into the three‑week international break without a league win and with only two points. De Zerbi said he didn’t speak to the players after the game, while Villa boss Unai Emery praised his side’s resilience and approach that earned the victory.

via The Guardian|
#aston-villa#football#managerial-criticism
Villa edge Spurs as early-season fragility persists
sports21 days ago

Villa edge Spurs as early-season fragility persists

Aston Villa survived a late Tottenham push to win 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, extending Spurs’ winless start to the season despite a late rally. Villa led 3-0 after Manzambi opened and Jackson and Buendia added goals, while Tottenham briefly threatened to equalise but could only muster late strikes from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke. The result leaves Spurs deep in a relegation‑battle area after five league games, with manager De Zerbi lamenting defensive lapses and the team’s fragile start to the campaign amid heavy summer spending.

via BBC|
#aston-villa#early-season-form#premier-league
Calafiori’s fluid positioning turns left-back into Arsenal’s attacking catalyst vs Villa
sports1 month ago

Calafiori’s fluid positioning turns left-back into Arsenal’s attacking catalyst vs Villa

Riccardo Calafiori’s unusual versatility—from left-back to a central attacker—helped Arsenal destabilize Aston Villa in a 1-0 win, with intelligent off-ball runs and rotational play alongside Ben White and Bukayo Saka. His channel runs and knack for receiving on the turn created space and passing lanes, contributing to the assist-like sequence that led to Saka’s winner and illustrating Arteta’s flexible, inverted full-back system.

via The New York Times|
#arsenal#aston-villa#calafiori
Arsenal seal £55m Konsa swoop to bolster defence
sports1 month ago

Arsenal seal £55m Konsa swoop to bolster defence

Arsenal have completed the £55m signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a four-year contract (with an option for a fifth), adding a versatile defender who can operate at centre-back or right-back as they defend their Premier League title hopes. Konsa, who starred for England at the World Cup and helped Villa win the Europa League, said he is proud to join one of the world's best teams and is eager to win more trophies.

via BBC|
#arsenal#aston-villa#konsa
Arsenal secure Konsa swoop to shore up defence and balance the squad
sports1 month ago

Arsenal secure Konsa swoop to shore up defence and balance the squad

Arsenal have announced the £51m plus £4m add‑ons signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a four‑year deal to bolster their centre‑back options as Saliba’s injury complicates plans; Konsa brings Premier League experience and homegrown status, fitting Arteta’s plug‑and‑play defensive approach after the club weighed alternatives and faced price negotiations.

via The New York Times|
#arsenal#aston-villa#ezri-konsa
Kvaratskhelia shines as PSG edge Villa to lift the UEFA Super Cup
sports1 month ago

Kvaratskhelia shines as PSG edge Villa to lift the UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opening the scoring and 17-year-old Brian Madjo grabbing Villa’s equaliser before Desire Doue’s second-half strike secured victory for PSG. The piece also questions whether Kvaratskhelia is the game’s most talented player and highlights Madjo’s breakout performance, alongside notes on referee Omar Artan and the new five-second throw-in rule.

via nytimes.com|
#aston-villa#brian-madjo#kvaratskhelia