Liverpool close gap on Premier League top four with win at Aston Villa
Liverpool held off Aston Villa’s plucky challenge to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four.
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Liverpool make flying start on Premier League's return
BIRMINGHAM: Liverpool got off to the flying start they craved on the Premier League's return from the World Cup as a 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Monday cut the gap on the top four to five points. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk put the Reds in a commanding position before half-time. But Jurgen Klopp's men had to endure some nervy moments in the second half after Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for Villa before teenager Stefan Bajcetic came off the bench to secure the three points with his first senior goal.
Liverpool hold off battling Villa to boost top-four hopes
Liverpool held off Aston Villa's plucky challenge to close the gap on the Premier League's top four.
Villa boss Emery will speak to Martinez about World Cup celebrations
Aston 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.
Villa boss Emery to speak to Martinez over World Cup celebrations
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he will speak to goalkeeper Emi Martinez about his celebrations following Argentina's World Cup triumph. Martinez saved a penalty from Kingsley Coman in the shoot-out showdown with France in the final, and pulled off a last-gasp save to keep out Randal Kolo Muani in extra time, but the 30-year-old has come into the spotlight following some of his celebrations. Martinez has not yet returned to training since the World Cup as he enjoys a period of rest, but despite being proud of his achievements, Emery admits he will have a word with him when he gets back. Emery told a press conference: "When you have big emotion, sometimes it is difficult to control it. "I will speak to him next week about some celebrations but I respect that he is now under the national team and when he will be with us, he is our responsibility then we can speak about it. "We are so proud of him. He won the World Cup with his national team and it's amazing. "He's coming back next week. I want him to rest now because after big emotion and hard work, he has to have some days off to rest then he'll come back to work with us."
Conte says Tottenham will take advantage of opportunities to strengthen squad
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said he is happy with the players he has but that the club will be active in the January transfer window if the right opportunity comes along.
Sports fans hosted to 2022 FIFA watch party
Parimatch, a sports betting company partnered with Brilla Sports to host a football watch party for sports fans on Sunday, 18th December 2022, at Picadilly Hotel, Lagos.
Villa Park gets the green light for expansion to 50,000
Aston Villa have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment and expansion of their historic Villa Park ground.