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Premier LeagueMarcus Rashford is prepared to reconsider his future at Manchester United if he cannot secure a regular starting place, according to a report. The news comes after a difficult start to the season, with no goals or assists in eight appearances, and a hip injury that has kept him out of the team’s last two matches.
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Premier LeagueAston Villa has dropped its threat to take legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after he apologised for comments the club described as unacceptable insults. The club announced on Friday that it intended to take legal action, but had not begun proceedings before ending its threat following Carragher’s apology on Saturday.
UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona coach Hansi Flick discussed Alejandro Balde and Gavi ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Aston Villa, saying his team did not need a big win to prove itself after defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
UEFA Champions LeagueUnai Emery has urged Aston Villa’s players to raise their level and deliver more consistent performances ahead of Tuesday evening’s Champions League meeting with Barcelona at Camp Nou. His call came after Villa drew with Fulham, with Emery unhappy that his side lost control in the second half and allowed their opponents back into the game.
Premier LeagueJournalist David Ornstein reports that Aston Villa officials believe Unai Emery is happy at the club and has no intention of leaving for Manchester United, despite being included among the candidates to take charge of the English club.
UEFA Champions LeagueHansi Flick made forced changes to Barcelona’s defence in Saturday’s La Liga win over Alavés. Frenkie de Jong caught the eye at centre-back, while 20-year-old midfielder Brian Fariñas impressed on his first-team debut at right-back, despite it not being his usual position.
Premier LeagueAston Villa drew with visitors Fulham in the Premier League after a mistake by Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki led to the equaliser. Nicolas Jackson had put the hosts ahead in the first half, but they could not hold on to their lead.
UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona are dealing with a defensive crisis ahead of their next two matches, against Aston Villa in the Champions League and Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Despite their big win over Deportivo Alaves, Hansi Flick voiced concern about his players’ fitness and stressed the need to get through both games without rushing injured players back before they
Premier LeagueFormer Liverpool defender and pundit Jamie Carragher apologised to Aston Villa, its management and its fans after comments angered the club. Carragher had told the team’s supporters to be quiet, said Aston Villa would never reach Manchester United’s level, and discussed the possibility of manager Unai Emery moving to United if he got the chance...
