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Argentine international Emiliano Martinez was the subject of a controversial call in the Europa Conference League during Aston Villa's quarterfinal second leg against Lille on Thursday night. The World Cup winner was allowed to continue in goal for Villa during the penalty shootouts despite receiving a second yellow card at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1781044751514357997?t=flgsNq98sROhA471pGy3YQ&s=19 Martinez had initially received a yellow card in the 39th minute, and...

Gusto joins Mikel Obi in setting Chelsea red card record

by Kunle Fayiga

25 September 2023

Malo Gusto received the first direct red card of his career as Chelsea lost 1-0 to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. The young French right-back has been deputising for Reece James who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Gusto was making his fifth consecutive league start in the blue shirt but luck did not smile on him in the 58th...

Liverpool boss Klopp praises Salah-Nunez partnership

by Kunle Fayiga

4 September 2023

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised the partnership of Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez in the Reds’ 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Both players combined on multiple occasions in the encounter at Anfield, the most notable being the second goal where Salah fed Nunez before the Uruguayan’s goal-bound effort took a touch off Matty Cash. Nunez then headed the ball for Salah to...

UECL Draw: Orban’s Gent battle Israeli, Ukrainian giants in Group B

by Kunle Fayiga

1 September 2023

Gift Orban's Gent will begin their quest for UEFA Europa Conference League glory after being paired with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Zorya Luhansk and Breidablik in Group B following Friday's draw ceremony in Monaco. The Buffalos reached the quarter-finals of last season's competition, losing to eventual champions West Ham United. Orban was the star of the team, netting five goals after arriving from Stabaek in January. His...

Premier League: Man City to begin title defence against Burnley; Chelsea to face Liverpool

by Ibikunle Salako

15 June 2023

Premier League champions Manchester City will begin their title defense with a visit to Turf Moor Stadium, where they will face club legend Vincent Kompany and his Burnley side that emerged as champions of the English championship. As announced by the organizers of the English top division, the two teams will kick off the 2023–24 Premier League season, which begins on Friday, August 11, with a...

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Premier League: Man City to begin title defence against Burnley; Chelsea to face Liverpool

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