Aston Villa

Watch: Aston Villa's Jhon Durán scores goal of the season contender; leaves 'Dibu' Martínez shocked

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Jhon Duran scored a brilliant long-range winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2 in a hugely entertaining Premier League clash on Saturday, as striker Ollie Watkins opened his account for the season with a brace.

Everton led against the run of play inside the first 27 minutes through goals from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but their defensive frailties that have seen them concede 13 goals in four games this campaign returned.

New UEFA Champions League draw sees PSG face Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Átletico Madrid and Arsenal

The UEFA Champions League has confirmed the fixtures for the new "league phase" format for the 2024/25 season. The draw marks a significant change from the traditional group stage format, with a shift towards a league phase that includes 36 teams, an increase from the previous 32.

Spoiler: Paris Saint-Germain are not liking the new format.

Confirmed: New UEFA Champions League "league phase" draw fixtures

Pot 1 fixtures:

DONOVAN AT BAYERN?! — American players you forgot played for these European clubs

We're almost certain you don't remember all of them.

The journey of U.S. men's national team soccer players in Europe has been filled with a number of successful, as well as forgotten stints at some of the most prestigious clubs in the world.

Some names have become synonymous with their European teams, others had brief or forgotten spells that have slipped under most of the fandom's radar.

Weston McKennie nearing Premier League return with potential move to Aston Villa

A Weston McKennie Aston Villa move could be in the cards this summer as Italian giants Juventus and Villa are in deep discussion of a swap deal.

Juventus are homing in on Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz who had a sensational 2023-24 campaign in England with 53 appearances and 20 goal contributions (10 goals, 10 assists).

The 26-year-old Brazilian is valued at around $75 million according to transfermarkt. Juventus are offering money along with two players, one being USMNT star McKennie.

Weston McKennie Aston Villa transfer news

Phil Foden beats out Haaland, Palmer and Watkins to win Premier League player of the season

Phil Foden has been voted the Premier League's player of the season, the league announced on Saturday after the 23-year-old had the best campaign of his career to help put Manchester City within reach of their fourth consecutive league title.

Foden has scored 17 goals and grabbed eight assists in 34 league games this season playing centrally as well as on the wing when needed. He has 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.

Foden EPL player of the season

BREAKING — Premier League clubs take step towards spending cap

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Premier League clubs have taken a step towards implementing a spending cap, voting on Monday for the league to complete the economic and legal analysis needed for such a model.

The model will be presented to clubs before a final vote at the league's Annual General Meeting in June at the earliest, British media reported. It would replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) from 2025-26.

CBS crew digs up hilarious old footage of Micah Richard’s attempt at the worst flop in history

When you think of the worst flops in soccer you think of names like Neymar and Arjen Robben. A recently unearthed Aston Villa Micah Richards flop might join the Mount Rushmore of flops.

The ridiculous flop was shown during CBS’ coverage of the Champions League with Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Richards. Liverpool legend Carragher was critical of Manchester City youngster Micah Hamilton flopping during the game vs. Red Star Belgrade.

Aston Villa only allowed two shots vs. Manchester City in a historically dominant performance

BIRMINGHAM — Aston Villa overran Manchester City with a fully-deserved 1-0 win on Wednesday thanks to a deflected shot from Leon Bailey, leaving the reigning Premier League champions in an unfamiliar fourth position and six points off the top.

Unai Emery's Villa, enjoying their best season for years, oozed with confidence and dominated the game throughout, leap-frogging City to third in the table.

Watch: Dibu Martínez embarrassing fail against Nottingham Forest

Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez didn’t have the best debut as France Football and Le-Equipe’s world’s best goalkeeper and his mistake against Nottingham Forest this Sunday didn't exactly show his world-class skills.

Aston Villa visited City Ground this Sunday looking to to climb up to third place in the Premier League with a win against relegation-fighting Nottingham Forest. 

Aston Villa among several EPL clubs interested in signing Tyler Adams per reports

United States men’s national team defensive midfielder and World Cup captain Tyler Adams could be headed to Aston Villa per the Daily Mail.

According to the British outlet, Villa are prepared to activate Adams’ $31.8 million release clause to bring him in.

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