World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology
It was a blockbuster Battle of Britain showdown as Aston Villa were pushed all the way by Celtic in a Champions League thriller.
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Al-Nassr torn between Boniface and Aston Villa’s Durán
Al-Nassr are exploring a deal to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead of the Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, reports The Guardian of London. Although an agreement is in place for Boniface to move to the Saudi Arabian club, there is confusion over whether the €70m transfer will go ahead. Al-Nassr, whose attack is led by Cristiano Ronaldo, are also looking at Durán and have held talks over a move for the Villa striker.
Emery resigned to Duran exit, but urges Villa to keep hold of Watkins
BIRMINGHAM, England : Despite Aston Villa sealing a Champions League last-16 spot on Wednesday, coach Unai Emery faced questions on the futures of Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins, with the Spaniard adamant he wants to keep one forward, while appearing resigned to losing another.
Adam Idah bags brace but Aston Villa overcome Celtic
Adam Idah scored twice in the space of three minutes for Celtic but the Scottish champions fell short against Aston Villa, who booked their direct passage into the last-16 of the Champions League with a 4-2 win at Villa Park.
Morgan Rogers and Arsenal target Ollie Watkins send Aston Villa into last 16
Morgan Rogers hit a hat-trick and Ollie Watkins showed exactly why Arsenal want to sign him as Aston Villa went through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a 4-2 win over Celtic.
Adam Idah blasts Celtic double but is still upstaged in epic Champions League clash with Aston Villa – 5 talking points
Adam Idah blasted a Champions League double but Aston Villa’s Premier League class saw Celtic fall short in a thrilled at Villa Park.
Brendan Rodgers relishing Celtic Champions League challenge as he gives Real Madrid or Bayern Munich draw reaction
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic are ready for the challenge of taking on the mighty Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout phase playoff.
Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Arsenal for striker Ollie Watkins.