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20-7-8, 4th in English Premier League
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Who were the best U23 players in Europe throughout April?
We highlight the most in-form, under-the-radar talent aged 23 or younger across Europe's top leagues each month.
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English Premier League
Should Spurs have been given a penalty and Arsenal's second goal disallowed?
Should Tottenham have been awarded a penalty at a crucial stage against Arsenal? And was the VAR right to disallow Chelsea's late winner at Aston Villa?
Soccer
Were Chelsea unlucky with VAR decisions against Aston Villa?
Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss VAR interventions during Chelsea's game against Aston Villa.
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Soccer
Pochettino slams VAR decision in Chelsea draw with Aston Villa
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is left furious after his side were denied a late winner against Aston Villa after Axel Dasasi's goal was ruled out by VAR.
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Soccer
Poch: VAR call on Chelsea winner 'damaged' Prem
A VAR decision ruling out what looked to be a late winner for Chelsea at Aston Villa on Saturday has damaged the Premier League, the London club's manager Mauricio Pochettino said.
Soccer
Why Steve Nicol still can't be positive over Chelsea
Steve Nicol continues to find Chelsea difficult to understand after their 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
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Soccer
Chelsea draw at Villa after late goal denied by VAR
A brilliant second-half strike by Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher secured a 2-2 Premier League draw with Aston Villa on Saturday as the Blues came back from two goals down to threaten Villa's Champions League hopes.
Aston Villa
Soccer
Why Watkins has to beat Haaland to a Team of the Season spot
The ESPN FC Live crew reveal their picks for the Premier League Team of the Season.
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Soccer
Do Chelsea need to show more arrogance?
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he team needs to show more arrogance in games if they want to improve.
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Lionel Messi
Soccer
Why Arsenal-Spurs promises fireworks, and how MLS fan growth transcends Messi effect
What's at stake in Arsenal vs. Tottenham, why Messi and Miami are on the brink of another record, and what Chelsea can learn from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa
Soccer
Did Aston Villa extend Emery's contract to ward off interest from Bayern?
Luis Miguel Echegaray looks at the reasons behind Aston Villa deciding to extend Unai Emery's contract until 2027.
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Aston Villa
Soccer
Aston Villa extend Emery contract through 2027
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the club said Tuesday.
Soccer
Villa six points clear in race for Champions League
Aston Villa stormed back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday, with strikes from Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey helping the Birmingham side to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premier League.
Emiliano Martínez
Soccer
Martínez to miss UECL semi after shootout antics
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is to miss the first leg of his team's UEFA Conference League (UECL) semifinal first leg against Olympiacos after receiving a yellow card in the penalty shootout against Lille.
Emiliano Martínez
Soccer
Villa's Martínez breaks French hearts in PKs again
World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez produced more shootout heroics against French opposition, saving twice to help Aston Villa beat Lille 4-3 on penalties to reach the Europa Conference League semifinals in France on Thursday.
Soccer
Nicol: Man City are now favourites to win the Premier League
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol says Arsenal handed a huge advantage to title rivals Manchester City after their crushing defeat at home to Aston Villa.
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blog - the match
Villa expose cracks in Arsenal's title bid, but Champions League offers redemption
Arsenal's failure to go top of the Premier League table hands the advantage to Manchester City, but all is not lost for Mikel Arteta and his Gunners.
Soccer
Late Villa goals dent Arsenal's title challenge
Arsenal were stunned by two late Aston Villa goals as they lost 2-0 at home on Sunday to hand the initiative in the Premier League title race to defending champions Manchester City.
Soccer
Aston Villa draw with Brentford in 3-3 thriller
Aston Villa were dealt a body blow in their battle with Tottenham for fourth spot as they drew 3-3 with Brentford at Villa Park on Saturday.
English Premier League
Arsenal the actual best team; Man United straight-up bad: Premier League reranked
Arsenal have found another level in recent months while this might be the worst Man United team in Premier League history. Bill Connelly and Ryan O'Hanlon explore.
Soccer
Can Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne both start together in centre midfield?
Julien Laurens believes Man City will struggle to play both Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne in centre midfield.
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English Premier League
Foden and Rodri shine for Man City during important stage of the PL title race
Even without Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bryune, Manchester City were able to rely on Phil Foden and Rodri to defeat Aston Villa and continue well into the Premier League title race.
Phil Foden
Soccer
ESPN FC crew heap praise on 'special' Phil Foden after hat trick
The "ESPN FC" crew laud the performance of Phil Foden after he scored a hat trick in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
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Phil Foden
Soccer
Stunning Foden hat trick gives City win over Villa
Phil Foden scored a stunning hat-track as Manchester City crushed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to keep their hopes of retaining the Premier League title very much alive.
Soccer
Aston Villa ease past Wolves 2-0 to stay in fourth
Aston Villa were not at their best but stayed on course for a place in the Champions League next season with a 2-0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
2023-24 Premier League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 35 | 25 | 5 | 5 | +57 | 80 |
| Manchester City | 34 | 24 | 7 | 3 | +50 | 79 |
| Liverpool | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | +41 | 75 |
| Aston Villa | 35 | 20 | 7 | 8 | +21 | 67 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | +15 | 60 |
| Manchester United | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| Newcastle United | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | +19 | 53 |
| West Ham United | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 49 |
| Chelsea | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 48 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 48 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | -7 | 46 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 44 |
| Fulham | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 43 |
| Crystal Palace | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | -12 | 40 |
| Everton | 35 | 12 | 8 | 15 | -11 | 36 |
| Brentford | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | -8 | 35 |
| Nottingham Forest | 35 | 7 | 9 | 19 | -20 | 26 |
| Luton Town | 35 | 6 | 7 | 22 | -29 | 25 |
| Burnley | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | -32 | 24 |
| Sheffield United | 35 | 3 | 7 | 25 | -63 | 16 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference214th
Goals Scored735th
Assists544th
Goals Conceded52Tied-6th