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Chelsea vs Aston Villa - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as The Blues host Unai Emery's side at Stamford Bridge plus updates from Tottenham vs Fulham
01/12/24 12:07
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the action from the two Premier League games scheduled for 1:30pm today including the live score, team news and updates from Chelsea vs Aston Villa and Tottenham vs Fulham...read
Why Aston Villa still miss Douglas Luiz ahead of his return with Juventus in the Champions League - despite playing just 312 minutes since his £42m summer move to Italy
26/11/24 22:49It sums up Aston Villa's tumultuous summer window that there will be no trace of their most significant transfer deal when they meet Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Unai Emery insists Juventus are 'favourites' against Aston Villa as he looks for a second major Champions League scalp this season
26/11/24 17:49Aston Villa boss Unai Emery called Juventus one of the superpowers of world football ahead of their Champions League meeting on Wednesday.
Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace: Ross Barkley spares host's blushes with late header to deny Oliver Glasner's side a precious win in the rain
23/11/24 17:06AADAM PATEL AT VILLA PARK: Amid the torrential downpour, Unai Emery and Aston Villa's problems were deepening until Ross Barkley salvaged a point against Crystal Palace in a thrilling game.
Morgan Rogers reveals how Unai Emery's 'Championship player' comment inspired him to be a success at Aston Villa
23/11/24 13:39Morgan Rogers has revealed how a comment from Unai Emery inspired him to be a success at Aston Villa.
Unai Emery warns Ollie Watkins he faces a fight for his Aston Villa starting spot, with Jhon Duran pushing to dislodge the England striker
22/11/24 22:33Watkins has been one of the Premier League's most lethal strikers during Emery's tenure and was chosen ahead of Harry Kane for England's Nations League win in Greece this month.
Aston Villa's three big issues they must fix to keep Project Emery on the rails - and why not finishing in the top four this season would be so damaging
14/11/24 12:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Now comes his most difficult challenge since the early weeks after he replaced Steven Gerrard, when Villa were drifting in 15th.
Morgan Rogers reveals how a conversation with Michael Carrick sparked his rise and why Unai Emery is the 'perfect' boss for him - as the Aston Villa star bids for his England debut
13/11/24 11:25JAMES SHARPE: Morgan Rogers can pinpoint the moment he knew he no longer wanted to be just another young player with bags of potential.
Virgil van Dijk mocks Aston Villa star Pau Torres with HILARIOUS three-word jibe during Liverpool's win
09/11/24 22:51Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk hilariously clashed with Aston Villa defender Pau Torres during a heated moment in Saturday's 2-0 win over Unai Emery's side at Anfield.
Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings' freak penalty concession hands the home side a famous Champions League win - and consigns Unai Emery's outfit to first defeat of the campaign
06/11/24 20:08CLUB BRUGGE 1-0 ASTON VILLA - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE JAN BREYDEL STADIUM: Every player who has played in Champions League can remember his debut in the competition.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery urges his side to be 'more intelligent' after Sunday's dismal 4-1 defeat by Spurs... and insists they must be 'tactically and emotionally' stronger to keep up their perfect Champions League start
05/11/24 19:45Aston Villa suffered a mini-wobble by losing to Crystal Palace and Tottenham in the space of four days and another slip-up in Belgium would be unwelcome, especially with a trip to Liverpool on the horizon.
Unai Emery has an impossible choice to make between Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - as Aston Villa prepare to bolster their Champions League credentials versus Club Brugge
05/11/24 12:54TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa's perfect record in Europe so far affords them breathing space and three more points against Brugge would virtually guarantee them a spot in the knockout stages.
Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa: Quick-fire Dominic Solanke brace sparks spirited Spurs comeback before James Maddison bags 50th Premier League goal with spectacular free-kick
03/11/24 15:58SAMI MOKBEL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Ange Postecoglou deserves his drop of claret tonight. In contrast, Unai Emery will be blue all the way back to the Midlands.
The Aston Villain! Young unimpressed football fan goes viral after brandishing two middle fingers at rival player when he asked for the ball back from the stands
31/10/24 10:16Emotions were high among Aston Villa fans who saw their team suffer a shock 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace: Daichi Kamada fires Eagles into last eight of Carabao Cup - but visitors lose TWO key players to injury
30/10/24 21:53ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT VILLA PARK: The Villa Park trophy cabinet has lain bare since 1996, when Brian Little's side beat Leeds to lift the League Cup, and this was a huge opportunity to progress.
Unai Emery admits he's 'disappointed' following Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth - and insists he will demand more after marking his two-year anniversary at Villa Park
27/10/24 11:59HENRY CLARK AT VILLA PARK: Emery says he'll demand as much from himself as he does from his players in his quest to re-establish Aston Villa as a dominant force in the Premier League.
Unai Emery throws down the gauntlet to his Aston Villa players to prove they are title contenders - as he admits he doubted their 'mentality' after draw with Ipswich
25/10/24 15:51Emery was so disturbed by Villa's attitude in their draw with Ipswich on September 29 that he read the riot act to the players and left them in no doubt that he will not tolerate a repeat.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn opens up on relationship with manager Unai Emery hailing the Spaniard as one of the club's 'greatest ever'
23/10/24 12:00Aston Villa captain John McGinn insists that everyone at the club is excited apart from Unai Emery and hailed the Spaniard as one of 'our club's greatest managers'.
Jhon Duran RAGES as he's substituted for Ollie Watkins just moments after scoring in Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Bologna… as Unai Emery faces battle to keep striker happy amid rival interest
22/10/24 22:54The Villans made it three wins from three games upon their return to Europe's premier competition, with their victory over the Italian outfit sending them top of the 36-club table.
Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna PLAYER RATINGS: Which star was 'a nuisance throughout'? Who overcame 'a shaky start'? And which 'big game' player turned up yet again for Unai Emery's side?
22/10/24 21:08AADAM PATEL AT VILLA PARK: Unai Emery 's side took all three points thanks to goals from John McGinn and Jhon Duran, which saw Villa move temporarily top of the new-format table.
Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to continue to 'break barriers' in the Champions League as the Spaniard's side look to build on perfect start in return to competition
21/10/24 15:35TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa have two wins from two in their return to Europe's top club competition for the first time in 41 years, and will be favourites against Serie A club Bologna on Tuesday.
Aston Villa's come-from-behind win at Fulham showed a young team growing with maturity... even after their best start in 26 years, it feels like Unai Emery and his side can get even BETTER
20/10/24 11:41AADAM PATEL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Unai Emery walked into his post-match press conference and looked like a man whose side had got off to their best league start in 26 years.
The American secret weapon in Tyrone Mings' fightback from 14-month injury hell with Aston Villa talisman finally ready to return
18/10/24 16:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Mings would not be human if he had not wondered, even if only for a short time, about whether he would ever play at the highest level again.
Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa set for a spell on the sidelines leaving his England involvement in doubt... as Unai Emery faces a nervous wait over key defender's fitness
06/10/24 17:20TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Ezri Konsa faces a spell on the sidelines after the Aston Villa defender suffered an injury that is set to rule him out of England duty ahead of the international break.
Aston Villa 0-0 Man United: Erik ten Hag survives make-or-break clash as spoils are shared in goalless draw against Unai Emery's hosts
06/10/24 15:02IAN LADYMAN AT VILLA PARK: In a season of shuddering setbacks and personal humiliations, this will have felt like a little like a win for Erik ten Hag as Man United took a point away from Villa Park.
Gary Neville claims there is 'fear' in the Man United boardroom - and reveals why it could get 'really difficult' for Erik ten Hag during the international break
06/10/24 12:44Gary Neville has claimed there is 'fear in Manchester United's boardroom' ahead of their clash against Aston Villa in what could be a make-or-break clash for Erik ten Hag as a decision looms on his future.
Aston Villa vs Man United - Premier League: Recap as Erik ten Hag avoids defeat with hard-earned draw at Villa Park as Chelsea drop points at home to Nottingham Forest
06/10/24 11:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of the 2pm kickoffs between Aston Villa and Manchester United as well as Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest.
Unai Emery promises to show struggling Manchester United no mercy ahead of Erik ten Hag's make-or-break trip to Aston Villa - as he urges side not to 'relax' after historic Bayern Munich win
04/10/24 14:48TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery (left) has urged Aston Villa to show no mercy against Manchester United with their beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag (inset) facing an uncertain future.
LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Should Jhon Duran START against Manchester United or will Unai Emery rely on him to be his super sub?
03/10/24 13:42Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman gave their verdicts as they questioned whether Jhon Duran's Champions League heroics for Aston Villa have earned him a start against Man United.
Unai Emery is doing exactly what a modern manager is NOT meant to do. TOM COLLOMOSSE on how a plan most top clubs would reject took Aston Villa to victory over Bayern Munich - and Man United are up next
03/10/24 11:28TOM COLLOMOSSE: In many areas of modern football, the manager's brief is narrowing by the year.Yet they have a different approach at Villa, and they are making it work.
Watch the hilarious moment Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards try to interview Aston Villa hero Jhon Duran in SPANISH with limited success
02/10/24 23:15Unai Emery's side secured a historic victory over the German side in their Champions League clash on Wednesday as Jhon Duran came off the bench to score the only goal of the game.
Thierry Henry insists Unai Emery would have been a success if he was given more time at Arsenal as he hails Aston Villa boss as 'a tactical genius'
02/10/24 23:15Emery had 78 games in charge of Arsenal before being sacked in November 2019 and is now in charge of Aston Villa.
Revealed: Jhon Duran's stunning goal that left Manuel Neuer red-faced was PLANNED, claims Unai Emery, as details of 90-minute tactics session emerge following win over Bayern Munich
02/10/24 22:23TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery revealed Manuel Neuer had fallen into Aston Villa's trap after they delivered a stunning win over Bayern Munich.
Jhon Duran is branded 'a different animal' by Aston Villa team-mate Morgan Rogers after netting historic Champions League winner against Bayern Munich
02/10/24 22:12Duran scored his first-ever Champions league goal as he netted the winner for Villa against German giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening, securing a shock victory for Unai Emery's men.
Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Unai Emery's King of Chaos Jhon Duran produces a night to remember, Emiliano Martinez provides more brilliance but same old problems blight Harry Kane
02/10/24 21:15TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Duran scored once again after coming off the bench and his side had goalkeeper Martinez to thank as the held on for victory despite late pressure.
Bayern beware! German giants considered Unai Emery as coach after masterminding their shock Champions League exit in 2022 - as Aston Villa now bid to emulate his Villarreal side
01/10/24 09:19Bayern executives have kept a close eye on Emery and when they decided Thomas Tuchel was no longer their man, they gave more than a passing thought towards hiring Emery.
Unai Emery details the 'challenge' of navigating a congested fixture schedule as Aston Villa look towards hosting Bayern Munich - after his side had to settle for a point against Ipswich
29/09/24 17:21WILL PICKWORTH AT PORTMAN ROAD: Emery admitted he had no qualms about the result, but insisted his side must keep learning and developing.
Ian Maatsen epitomises Aston Villa's strength in depth... Unai Emery has quality options when Plan A doesn't work out
22/09/24 22:00JOE BERNSTEIN AT VILLA PARK: Unai Emery swore on TV when asked about Aston Villa's first half but it always helps to have quality options if Plan A doesn't work out.
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves: Ezri Konsa and Jhon Duran score late goals as Unai Emery's side go up to third after coming from behind to prevail in derby
21/09/24 16:09JOE BERNSTEIN AT VILLA PARK: Supersub Jhon Duran completed a tremendous Aston Villa comeback after winless Wolves had threatened to give them a Champions League hangover.
Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa: Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana net as Unai Emery's side win first Champions League match in 41 years
17/09/24 18:45TOM COLLOMOSSE AT STADION WANKDORF: In the week Aston Villa lost a homegrown hero, it was fitting that another local boy should help them make a perfect start in the Champions League.
Unai Emery says Aston Villa hope to do Gary Shaw proud on their return to Europe's elite competition after legendary club striker died aged 63
16/09/24 21:15TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BERN: Shaw was there when Villa beat Bayern Munich in Rotterdam in 1982 to lift the European Cup, and there can be no greater motivation for the current generation.
Aston Villa 3-2 Everton: Jhon Duran scores long-range thunderbolt and Ollie Watkins bags a double as Unai Emery's side come back from two-goal deficit to win
14/09/24 18:30TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: A thunderbolt from Jhon Duran secured a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Everton at Villa Park.
Unai Emery urges Aston Villa supporters to keep backing the team as furious fans plan protest against eye-watering Champions League ticket prices
13/09/24 13:55TOM COLLOMOSSE: Supporters face paying up to £97 for the club's home fixtures in the Champions League, prompting one fans' group to plan to hand out red cards before Saturday's game.
Mikel Arteta secures HUGE Arsenal pay-rise with new salary close to Pep Guardiola's after he signs new three-year contract - just 12 months before his current deal expires
12/09/24 07:05The Spaniard, who replaced Unai Emery in December 2019, has transformed the Gunners from also-rans into genuine Premier League title challenge across his five years in charge.
Aston Villa 'rejected FORTY offers for a highly-rated youngster' during the summer transfer window... with Unai Emery convinced he can turn the star, 20, into one of the best in the world
10/09/24 09:29Aston Villa believe that they have a potentially world class forward among their ranks. Villa reportedly rejected 40 offers for the player during the summer transfer window.
DANNY MURPHY: My cousin Ben Futcher is a chip off the old block of his famous father Paul - he would be so proud of his son's debut in charge of England's under-21s tonight
06/09/24 13:59DANNY MURPHY: How thrilled Paul would be of his lad stepping up from being in charge of the under-20s to replace Lee Carsley on an interim basis.
Morgan Rogers defends England Under-21 callup after Unai Emery's 'second team' criticism and insists his Aston Villa boss was just trying to 'protect' him
05/09/24 22:43JACK GAUGHAN: Morgan Rogers insisted there was never a question of him representing England's Under 21s this week after Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's stinging criticism of the FA.
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal: Leandro Trossard makes stunning impact off the bench after David Raya's heroic save as Gunners shrug off curse against Unai Emery's side
24/08/24 18:35TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: So that is why Arsenal signed David Raya. Nothing beats a goalkeeper who can keep the ball out of the net when the opposition look certain to score.
Mikel Arteta speaks out on his 'exceptional' relationship with Raheem Sterling, adding he is a player 'who has taught him a lot' - as Chelsea star seeks clarity over his future
23/08/24 11:08ISAAN KHAN: Mail Sport revealed on Sunday that Sterling was 'seeking clarity' on his Chelsea future after being dropped from their matchday squad to face Man City.
Aston Villa could offer Raheem Sterling exit route amid Chelsea exile - as Unai Emery's side target winger having missed out on Joao Felix deal
22/08/24 19:09Chelsea are currently speaking with several potential suitors as they plan to put proposals in front of Sterling, with Villa emerging as a possible exit route after they missed out on Joao Felix.
Unai Emery floundered as Arsenal boss but transformed Aston Villa - the Spaniard will aim to haunt the Gunners again after crushing their title dream
22/08/24 19:00In the wake of a less-than impressive stint from Steven Gerrard , the former Arsenal , PSG, Sevilla and Villarreal boss was named the newest manager of the Premier League side.
Five Big Questions For Your Club: Can Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League again? Will players grow tired of Unai Emery's methods? And should they REALLY make a move for Joao Felix?
17/08/24 12:10TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery's side performed superbly to qualify for the Champions League following a memorable campaign, and it has been a busy summer in the market.
Aston Villa tell Jhon Duran to forget about moving away and behave as club read wantaway striker the riot act after he made clear he wanted to join West Ham
16/08/24 21:33TOM COLLOMOSSE: With Ollie Watkins still regaining fitness as he had an extended break after Euro 2024, Duran could be involved against the club he was desperate to join.
New Aston Villa signing reveals that he's asked Unai Emery to coach him in Spanish despite not being able to speak the language
13/08/24 12:24The recent acquisition is eager to make an instant impression at Villa Park, with many of Emery's coaching staff being from Spain.
Newcastle hold talks with Charlotte FC over a deal for Miguel Almiron - but the MLS side cast their eye to Tottenham misfit with the Magpies' sale package TOO expensive
13/08/24 10:26SIMON JONES: Newcastle have held talks with Charlotte FC over the sale of Miguel Almiron but the package looks too expensive for the MLS side who also enquired after Giovani Lo Celso.
Moussa Diaby completes £50m move to Al-Ittihad as the 25-year-old star signs five-year deal after leaving Unai Emery's side just 12 months after arriving
24/07/24 22:49Moussa Diaby admitted he was 'thrilled' after completing his £50m transfer to Saudi Arabian side AL-Ittihad just 12 months after the 25-year-old winger initially joined Aston Villa.
Ozzy Osbourne stars in Aston Villa's brilliant kit launch video, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez also showing off his acting skills
23/07/24 10:51Aston Villa have released a brilliant kit launch video, featuring music icon Ozzy Osbourne in a replica shirt and Emiliano Martinez dusting off his acting skills.
Aston Villa winger 'in advanced talks over £60million Saudi Pro League switch'… with Unai Emery's side set for a major profit after the star's sole season at Villa Park
17/07/24 10:28Unai Emery's side have been one of the busiest sides in this summer's transfer window so far as they look to build on a successful season last term.
Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
13/07/24 10:46LEWIS STEELE: Mail Sport reported six weeks ago that Onana, 22, was strongly likely to leave this summer - and it appears that reality is edging closer.
Aston Villa complete £37.5m signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea... as the Dutchman becomes Unai Emery's second summer signing
28/06/24 20:39The 22-year-old left-back was part of the Borussia Dortmund team beaten by Real Madrid in last season's Champions League final during a loan move from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea agree a £19m deal to sign Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa... as Unai Emery's side close in on completing a deal to sign Blues defender Ian Maatsen
22/06/24 15:43Kellyman, 18, is due to have a medical on Monday ahead of signing a six year deal. The Netherlands have given permission for Chelsea's Ian Maatsen to undergo a medical ahead his move to Aston Villa.
Everton are interested in signing Aston Villa youngster Tim Iroegbunam in potential £10m deal with the Toffees looking increasingly set to cash in on Amadou Onana as they demand £50m
18/06/24 18:10Iroegbunam, 20, made 15 appearances for Unai Emery's side last season and is now keen to get more regular first-team football, with Everton seen as a perfect destination to do so.
New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca 'set to raid former club Leicester for £40m-rated star to replace Conor Gallagher', as Tottenham and Aston Villa eye moves for the England midfielder
05/06/24 19:39Chelsea will reportedly seek a like-for-like replacement for Gallagher by targeting a Foxes midfielder Enzo Maresca managed in the Championship.
Tottenham join Aston Villa in the race to sign £50m Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, with Spurs hoping to take advantage of Blues' financial situation ahead of Premier League deadline
05/06/24 10:09SAMI MOKBEL: Chelsea are under pressure to comply with the Premier League's PSR guidelines and because Gallagher is an academy raised player he would represent pure profit.
Aston Villa are open to selling Douglas Luiz this month as they look to stay within Premier League spending limits - with Unai Emery's side also willing to consider offers for Jhon Duran and Jacob Ramsey
05/06/24 09:52Villa saw Everton and Nottingham Forest docked eight and four points respectively last season and Mail Sport understands players could leave before June 30.
Aston Villa 'hold preliminary talks' with Chelsea over move to sign Conor Gallagher... with Blues 'prepared to ask for fee in excess of £50m'
05/06/24 08:24The England international is attracting interest as he enters the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge, with Aston Villa reportedly hoping to take advantage.
Aston Villa call for maximum losses to be increased by £30MILLION in proposed change to Premier League spending rules in an attempt to 'protect competitive balance'
03/06/24 11:16TOM COLLOMOSSE: Under the current profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR), top-flight clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of £105million over a three-year period.
Unai Emery signs new five-year contract at Aston Villa as he commits his long-term future to the club after securing Champions League football
27/05/24 15:18Emery guided Villa to a sensational fourth-placed Premier League finish last season, securing them Champions League football for the first time in their history.
Aston Villa offer Ross Barkley a three-year deal as they look to use Champions League football to lure the midfielder following superb season at Luton
26/05/24 08:46SIMON JONES: The 30-year old has interest from a number of Premier League clubs following his renaissance season at Luton.
Kieran McKenna becomes the first Championship boss in 18 YEARS to win LMA manager of the year… as Pep Guardiola scoops Premier League award
22/05/24 00:04McKenna has been recognised by the association after guiding Ipswich to promotion back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence this season.
Aston Villa star Moussa Diaby's 68mph thunderbolt against Wolves wins the Premier League's most powerful goal of the season... fending off Eberechi Eze's stunner on the final day against Unai Emery's side
21/05/24 15:54His power-packed opener, against near neighbours Wolves, was named the Oracle Most Powerful Goal of the season based on the speed at which the ball travelled after leaving his foot - a staggering 68mph.
Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa: Jean-Philippe Mateta nets a hat-trick and Eberechi Eze scores twice as Eagles thrash Champions League-bound Villans
19/05/24 16:57TOM COLLOMOSSE AT SELHURST PARK: Aston Villa will be playing Champions League football next season but it was Palace's stars who looked like they would belong at that level.
Unai Emery names 21-year-old son on the Aston Villa bench for their final Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace
19/05/24 15:34Unai Emery has sprung a surprise by naming his son on the substitutes bench for Aston Villa 's final Premier League game of the season.
Aston Villa fans spot John McGinn on a night out in Birmingham singing Michael Jackson... with captain still celebrating his side's Champions League qualification before final game this season
18/05/24 16:00Aston Villa captain John McGinn was spotted on a night out celebrating their qualification into next season's Champions League. One fan said he 'looked absolutely battered'.
Fans are convinced Jhon Duran is dreaming of joining Chelsea after spotting his likes on X... despite the striker sealing Aston Villa's spot in the Champions League this week
16/05/24 21:57Football fans think Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran wants to secure a move to Chelsea in the future after spotting the Colombian's engagement with the Blues on his social media profile.
Philippe Coutinho linked with a shock return to his former club for £5m amid doubts over his future under Unai Emery at Aston Villa
16/05/24 10:29As reported by TNT Sports Brazil, Vasco da Gama are highly interested in loaning Coutinho, with a purchase obligation for between £4m and £6m.
Finalise Unai Emery's new contract, keep hold of Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, and tighten up at the back... how Aston Villa can continue their incredible rise next season after sealing a Champions League spot
15/05/24 21:01There will be a celebratory atmosphere at Villa's final game of the season, but Emery will already have his mind set on tackling Villa's first Champions League campaign since it was rebranded in 1992.
Aston Villa's qualification for the Champions League is a personal triumph for Unai Emery... the Spaniard has remoulded the club in his own image and taken them to unimaginable heights in just 19 months
15/05/24 15:21TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery was faced with one of the most important team talks of his Villa Park reign and, as has generally been the case since he joined the club, the Basque nailed it.
Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?
15/05/24 11:51As the champagne flowed and hugs were being shared, Ollie Watkins (circled) appears to look glum as he sat in his seat while Unai Emery and Co threw their hands into the air in sheer delight.
Fans hail Sir Alex Ferguson's INCREDIBLE early-season prediction about Aston Villa and label legendary Man United boss as the 'GOAT' as Unai Emery's side seal Champions League qualification
15/05/24 10:53Football fans have heaped praise on legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after his early-season prediction about Aston Villa and Unai Emery.
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Cameras catch Mohamed Salah's wife Magi's reaction as Egyptian star misses penalty in Liverpool's Champions League win over Real Madrid
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Trent Alexander-Arnold who? Anfield erupts and fans rave as Conor Bradley's thumping tackle on Kylian Mbappe goes viral
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Rafael Nadal watches Liverpool take on his beloved Real Madrid in the Champions League - after hugging Pep Guardiola on Man City visit
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Rio Ferdinand claims Liverpool are 'the best team in Europe' after victory over Real Madrid - as he insists Arne Slot's side were like 'rottweilers'
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is poised to be the next Leicester manager following Steve Cooper's sacking - after impressing as Man United interim boss
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Lamine Yamal, 17, makes history by winning the Golden Boy award for 2024 after a breakout year winning the Euros with Spain
Barca star lands prize
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David Coote breaks silence after allegations surfaced that he discussed booking a player with a fan before a match in 2019 - as he releases statement
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Amsterdam bans Lazio fans from Europa League match with Ajax over 'antisemitism and racism' concerns - after violence marred Maccabi Tel Aviv visit
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Pep Guardiola speaks for the first time after appearing with cuts and marks on his face and joking about 'self-harm' after City's Champions League collapse
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Gabby Logan is forced to apologise to Amazon Prime viewers as pundit swears during the broadcaster's live Champions League coverage
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Former Liverpool star's father urges him to leave his new club in astonishing Instagram post
Frustrated and public response
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Luke Littler cannot receive £60,000 nine-darter bonus from Paddy Power at World Championships as he is too young
Under age of 18
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Liverpool and Real Madrid combined XI: Reds dominate central defence, Mohamed Salah and Jude Bellingham are shoo-ins
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Mohamed Salah pictured for the first time since dropping Liverpool contract bombshell
Egyptian star said he was 'more out than in'
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Tottenham hit with big injury blow as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces MONTHS on the sidelines after fracturing his ankle in 4-0 win at Man City
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Ed Sheeran admits he feels 'a bit of a b****nd' after he awkwardly interrupted new Man United boss Ruben Amorim's post-match interview on Sky Sports
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Gary Lineker takes on coaching role as MOTD host joins ex-Premier League stars and YouTube celebrities for launch of Baller League UK and USA
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: The swanky five-star hotel that Man United boss Ruben Amorim has chosen as his new home
£4,000-a-night!
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Emma Hayes reveals how she got her mojo back after calling time on her 12-year reign at Chelsea... and opens up on her new life as USA manager
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Roy Keane's biggest bust-ups: THAT foul on Alf-Inge Haaland, offering out a fan, wishing he'd hit Alan Shearer harder and two manager clashes
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One lucky punter secures six-figure payout with Sky Bet - as Luke Littler delivers on huge 175/1 RequestABet in Players Championship
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Watch the moment Alan Shearer makes his pitch to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host with cheeky eight-word quip towards legendary presenter
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This is what Mo Salah really meant with contract bombshell and how rare interview affects his Liverpool future
Salah spoke on Sunday
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Awkward moment Ed Sheeran interrupts new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's interview live on Sky Sports
Blasted as 'rude'
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Forgotten former Chelsea and Premier League star guilty of SHOCKING miss - as fans are left baffled by his blunder on Saturday night
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Ex-Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe appears to confirm his marriage to Fanny B is over just days after he was spotted with adult film actress Teanna Trump
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Luke Humphries sends strong message to arch rival Luke Littler ahead of World Championships with thrilling win over 17-year-old star
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Shocking moment Brad Pitt 'faints' on the track at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Brad Pitt, the star of several movies, was seen collapsing to the ground
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Cristiano Ronaldo left FUMING as Al-Nassr fall six points behind in Saudi Pro League title race after defeat - as star faces extending league title drought
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Conor McGregor sends Jake Paul astonishing six-word response after boxer taunted star following sexual assault verdict in now-deleted post
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Harry Kane nets his SEVENTH Bayern Munich hat-trick in 3-0 win to become the fastest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals
Incredible feat for Bayern
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Let's get ready to rumble! Lewis Hamilton aiming to put on a show in Las Vegas bonanza - with celebs set to descend on city for F1's most glamorous race
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Roy Keane's daughter Leah and new England star Taylor Harwood-Bellis release first photos of their incredible Italian yacht proposal
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Sir Alex Ferguson reveals what he looked out for in young players as the Man United legend recalls unearthing Ryan Giggs at 14
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Ex-Man United coach explains why Cristiano Ronaldo could be tempted to join Wrexham and points out similarities between with Luke Littler
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Pep Guardiola SIGNS new two-year contract at Manchester City until 2027 - with Spaniard's time at the Etihad to pass a decade
He stays on
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Dubois confirms his Paul call-out is REAL - as the heavyweight champion searches for his next opponent after dominant win over Joshua
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Revealed: How Ed Sheeran 'convinced one Ipswich summer signing to join the club' - just moments before going on stage with Taylor Swift
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EXCLUSIVEHarlem Eubank opens up on how family tragedies have made him a 'better fighter' - and why he backs cousin Chris Jr to 'DEMOLISH' Benn
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Till LEAKS John Fury's phone number causing carnage on social media just days after press conference clash to promote bout against his son, Tommy
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Revealed: The secret details behind Marseille's Mason Greenwood strategy - how 'focusing on football' turned United exile into star player
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Ian Wright tells Roy Keane his risque joke about Jill Scott 'has to be cut' from podcast - after Man United icon left Gary Neville spitting out his drink
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Sylvester Stallone delivers his verdict on whether Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were ACTING during Netflix bout, which fans claim was fixed
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BBC reporter storms out of 'interview' with Logan Paul after he sent a LOOKALIKE to replace him - and then sent a legal warning
Investigation into crypto
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EXCLUSIVEDaryll Neita aims to boost medal hopes as sprinter becomes first British woman to join Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track league
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EXCLUSIVEJack Draper to train with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in pre-season - as British No 1 bids to build on breakthrough season
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Isak's Sweden strike 'was WRONGLY ruled out for offside', UEFA 'admit' - with VAR blunder costing him after the lines were drawn at wrong time
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Till reveals his current weight ahead of Fury showdown - as he responds to fans mocking him for THAT shadowboxing video at chaotic presser
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Barcelona return to revamped £1.25bn Spotify Camp Nou delayed by UEFA rule - as Spanish giants issue update on planned stadium move
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Gary Lineker reveals his favourite Match of the Day moment that left him in TEARS as he begins his long farewell hosting iconic BBC highlights show
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Joey Barton is accused of 'racism' by fans after making bizarre claim about Man United legend Patrice Evra
Posted on social media
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Manchester United themed cafe - just yards from Old Trafford - is given zero-star hygiene rating after RAT infestation and forced to temporarily close down
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Revealed: How much Rafael Nadal won in prize money during his glittering career... as 22-time Grand Slam winner retires after emotional Davis Cup farewell
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Sports broadcasters join forces to back hygiene poverty campaign - with Tottenham and Raheem Sterling Foundation among first to sign up
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John Fury THROWS a glass of water at Darren Till as the former UFC star's press conference with Tommy Fury descends into chaos
Long-awaited return
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Pep Guardiola AGREES to sign new contract at Manchester City - with Spaniard's time at the Etihad to pass a decade
Extending his stay
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Palmer makes first public appearance with his influencer girlfriend - as Mainoo and Madueke join the Chelsea star at GQ Men of the Year Awards
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Rafael Nadal's career is OVER after Spain are knocked out of the Davis Cup - as tennis icon loses final game before retirement
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Great Britain miss out on historic Billie Jean King Cup final despite Emma Raducanu victory - as Slovakia fight back to set up Italy showdown
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Inside Roy Keane's daughter Leah's relationship with new England star Taylor Harwood-Bellis, as they are pictured together for the first time
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Conor Gallagher leaves girlfriend's family less than 'impressed' after scoring his first England goal in Ireland thrashing
Star scored in 5-0 win
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Happy to be back, Erik? Ten Hag returns to his favourite Manchester restaurant just three weeks after his brutal sacking
Dined out with wife
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Emma Raducanu triumphs in straight sets over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova to put Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-wife begs him to leave her alone so she can 'heal in peace'... as former F1 star's lawyers send warning letters
Checked into therapy
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Amorim oversees first Man United training session as eagle-eyed fan spots which players the new boss lined-up in his favoured 3-4-3 formation
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He's still got it! Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolls back the years after scoring a cheeky scorpion kick during a five-a-side game a year after retiring
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EXCLUSIVEThe real horrors facing Saudi's World Cup migrant workers - as labourers endure 10-hour shifts in 45 degree heat for less than £2 an hour
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Billam-Smith shares picture of brutal injuries suffered during grueling world title defeat by Ramirez, including stitches INSIDE and outside of his eye
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Mats Hummels' ex-wife opens up on why she 'couldn't love him', after he went public with his new Victoria's Secret model girlfriend 11 years her junior
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Cole Palmer shocks McDonald's staff as he rolls up at drive-through window after missing England duty through injury
Big surprise!
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Driver at the centre of F1 love triangle is 'dating Mauro Icardi's ex-girlfriend' - after 'rekindling relationship with Oliver Bearman's influencer partner'
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Matildas superstar Sam Kerr and fiancée Kristie Mewis announce bombshell family news in sweet Instagram post
Heartwarming message on social media
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West Ham star Michail Antonio misses Jamaica's clash with the USA after losing his PASSPORT, reveals boss Steve McClaren
Side lost 1-0
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Jack Grealish thanks Lee Carsley for 'bringing back the enjoyment' to England duty - as Man City star sends subtle dig after Euro 2024 snub
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Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts to take his career earnings beyond £1MILLION at 17 - as teen star thrashes Martin Lukeman to scoop £150,000 prize
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Roy Keane jokes about daughter Leah's impending wedding to Taylor Harwood-Bellis after seeing future son-in-law score on his England debut
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EXCLUSIVEMan United and England hit by injury blow as calf tear puts Ella Toone on the sidelines for six weeks
Bad news for Marc Skinner's side
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are becoming the next great British female double act - as they storm into Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals
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Troy Deeney insists Mo Salah 'is NOT world class' and claims he wouldn't want his kids to watch Liverpool forward over a Real Madrid star
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Heerenveen boss Robin van Persie reveals his thoughts about a potential return to Arsenal - 12 years after leaving the Gunners for Man United
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Porn star Teanna Trump seemingly 'confirms' relationship with former Arsenal flop after posting a picture of them together at dinner
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Ex-Manchester United flop SLAMMED after celebrating goal moments after opposition player collapsed in heartbreaking scenes
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Ruben Amorim is handed injury blow before his first game in charge of Man United as star limps off while playing for his country on international duty
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Sir Alex Ferguson pockets almost £1MILLION as his horse claims a historic second victory in the lucrative Bahrain International Trophy
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Marcus Rashford dons glitzy grillz as Man United star makes the most of his England exile by sitting courtside for an NBA clash in New York
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Mike Tyson's sad ending: Jake Paul, 27, reveals he decided NOT to knock-out 58-year-old boxing legend - who he stopped punching and bowed to
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning bicycle kick in five-star Poland thrashing to seal Portugal's path to Nations League quarter-finals
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Jake Paul's life away from the ring: The YouTuber is dating a Dutch speed skater, owns a £12m mansion and is a Donald Trump super-fan
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Arsenal hit with fresh injury headache as Leandro Trossard limps off during Belgium's Nations League defeat
More bad news for Mikel Arteta
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Watch snooker star miss countless easy shots as footage emerges of match he fixed after he was hit with FIVE-YEAR ban and hefty fine
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Roman Kemp 'lined up for shock role in new-look Match of the Day' with Gary Lineker set to leave as host
Current host leaves big shoes to fill
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Meet the ring girls for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson including blonde beauty Sydney Thomas and Venezuelan TikTok sensation Virginia Sanhouse
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England stars targeted by LASERS during Nations League clash with Greece - as Jude Bellingham and Co are spotted with bright green lights on them
