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Graham Potter Takes ‘Responsibility’ As Chelsea Slip Into Bottom Half After Villa Loss | Football News
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Graham Potter Takes ‘Responsibility’ As Chelsea Slip Into Bottom Half After Villa Loss | Football News

[ad_1] Under-pressure Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he took responsibility after a 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa on Saturday sent the Blues into the bottom half of the Premier League tables. Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead before a superb strike by John McGinn, fresh from starring in Scotland's shock Euro 2024 win over Spain, made it 2-0 in the 56th minute with Chelsea booed off the field by their own fans come full-time at Stamford Bridge. Defeat saw Villa leapfrog the hosts into ninth place, with the result leaving Chelsea, for so long used to being title-contenders, in 11th -- below local rivals Fulham -- and five points off any European spot."I don't like to blame anybody, I have to take responsibility," said Potter.As for the jeers of the fans, the former Brighton boss...
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Premier League: A win at Villa Park would right the ship for Mikel Arteta's men.© AFPArsenal face a tought trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, hoping to snap a four-game winless streak. The Gunners have no time to lick their wounds after losing top spot in the Premier League to Manchester City, following a 1-3 defeat at home to the champions on Thursday. After dropping just seven points in their opening 19 league games, Arsenal have let eight slip away in the last three following defeat at Everton and a controversial 1-1 draw with Brentford. Pe Guardiola's men lead only on goal difference and Arsenal still have a game in hand on their title rivals. A win at Villa Park would right the ship for Arteta's men, but there are fears fatigue and injuries are beginning t...
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Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Will Speak To Emiliano Martinez About World Cup Celebrations | Football News
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Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Will Speak To Emiliano Martinez About World Cup Celebrations | Football News

[ad_1] Emiliano Martinez was seen making a crude gesture after winning the golden glove trophy.© AFPAston Villa manager Unai Emery will speak to Emiliano Martinez about the Argentina goalkeeper's controversial World Cup celebrations when he returns to club duty with the Premier League side. Martinez made a key save to deny Randal Kolo Muani in extra-time and then denied Kingsley Coman in a penalty shoot-out in Qatar as Argentina beat France in a thrilling final. But he was seen making a crude gesture after winning the golden glove trophy for the best goalkeeper at the tournament.Then, during Argentina's victory parade in Buenos Aires, he was seen holding a baby doll with its face covered by a photograph of France star striker Kylian Mbappe.In the final, Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Franc...
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Villarreal’s Unai Emery Appointed Aston Villa Coach | Football News
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Villarreal’s Unai Emery Appointed Aston Villa Coach | Football News

[ad_1] Former Arsenal coach Unai Emery will return to the Premier League in November as the new head coach of Aston Villa, the English club announced on Monday. Emery, who leaves his post at Spanish club Villarreal, takes over from Steven Gerrard who was sacked last week after Villa slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Fulham. In a statement, the Midlands club said: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club's new head coach." Villa described Emery as a "highly experienced top level coach who has managed over 900 games".The 50-year-old led Villarreal to Europa League success in 2021, beating Manchester United in the final, before guiding them to the semi-finals of last season's Champions League last season where they lost to Liverpool.Prior to that he also took...
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