Tag: Aston Villa
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Press Room: Villa boss Lambert braced for relegation battle
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has admitted that his side are in a relegation battle, after losing 2-0 to Hull City on Tuesday evening. Goals from Nikica Jelavic and Dame N’Doye handed Villa another defeat which sees them drop into the relegation zone and firmly put the pressure on manager Lambert. And, the Scottish boss…
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Hull climb out of relegation zone as Villa pile pressure on Lambert
Another lacklustre performance from Aston Villa saw them sink into the relegation zone, losing 2-0 to Hull City. There was very little action in the opening period of the game with both teams knowing the importance of the fixture. However, Nikica Jelavic opened the scoring after 22 minutes for the hosts as his shot lopped…
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Everton set to sign Man United man in summer
Everton will pursue a move for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley in the summer, according to Liverpool ECHO. The 25-year-old former England international is out of contract at the end of the season and Everton boss Roberto Martinez is ready to make a swoop for the midfielder. Cleverley who is currently on loan with Aston…
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LIVE: Arsenal v Aston Villa
Afternoon one and all and welcome to Sunday’s Premier League early KO at the Emirates. It’s Arsenal vs Aston Villa brought to by the lovely folk at Europcar – Arsenal’s Official Car and Van Rental Partner. It’s four wins on the bounce now for Arsene Wenger’s men who return to Premier League action for the…
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Redknapp chasing Wolves’ Bakary Sako
Queens Park Rangers are ready to make a bid in the region of £3m for Wolves forward Bakary Sako, according to The Express. With Rangers midfielder Jordon Mutch completing his £4.5m move to Crystal Palace this week manager Harry Redknapp has the funds to bring some new faces in. “We let Jordon Mutch go so we could…
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Aston Villa bid for Valencia ‘wonderkid’
Aston Villa have made a £3.9m bid for Valencia wonderkid Carles Gil, according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague. The 22-year-old has featured eight times for Valencia in La Liga this season after returning to the Mestalla last summer following two loan spells with Elche, with whom he helped gain promotion to Spain’s top flight. Whilst, Gil,…
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Aston Villa defender agrees Napoli move
Manchester United are set to lose out on Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, who now seems set to join Napoli. The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is the likes of Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiating new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa. United boss…
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Chelsea flop set for January loan move
A whole host of Premier League teams are to battle it out for Chelsea midfielder Mohamed Salah, according to various reports. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea in January of this year but has failed to break into the starting eleven, despite his £11m transfer fee. Salah was first seen by Blues boss Jose Mourinho impressing for…
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Arsenal to beat Man United and sign Dutch defender
Arsenal could be about to beat Manchester United to the signing of Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, according to reports. The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiating new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa. United boss Louis van Gaal…
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Villa defender set to leave in January
Jores Okore has threatened to quit Aston Villa in January after failing to cement a first team place. The Danish defender joined Villa last season but has not been selected by boss Paul Lambert this season after returning from a serious knee injury which saw his debut season cut short. Four appearances later and Okore,…
