Prince William and George spotted in first public outing since Kate's cancer announcement
The Prince of Wales and Prince George cheered on Aston Villa in their first public outing since the Princess of Wales’ cancer announcement.
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Villa take slender lead to Lille in Conference League
Aston Villa beat Lille 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final at Villa Park. Goals in either half from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn saw Villa lead their first European last-eight tie since 1998 and give boss Unai Emery victory in his 1,000th match as a manager. Bafode Diakite's late header gave Lille a lifeline just as it looked like they would head home frustrated by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who had made a string of big saves. Villa must now go to northern France next week and finish the job if they are to make their first European semi-final since they won the European Cup in 1982. That will not be an easy task as the French football federation have postponed Lille's Ligue 1 game this weekend to give them extra time to prepare and they have only been beaten once at home all season. After an early scare, which required a vital intervention from Pau Torres to deny Hakon Arnar Haraldsson a tap-in following Diego Carlos' error, Villa took command. Lille boss Paulo Fonseca, perenially linked with a move to England, said in his pre-match press conference that his side would pay special attention to Watkins, but allowed him three quickfire chances. The first came after Watkins capitalised on Leny Yoro's dive and was denied by Benjamin Andre's last-ditch tackle, with the England striker shooting straight at Lucas Chevalier from the resulting corner. It was from another corner that Watkins did get on the scoresheet in the 13th minute, as he was left unmarked from McGinn's corner to power home a header from close range, though Lille thought there was a foul by Morgan Rogers. Only another last-ditch tackle from Diakhite denied Watkins a second after Douglas Luiz had played him in, but
Villa secure narrow Europa Conference League victory against Lille
Aston Villa earned royal approval as Britain’s Prince of Wales watched his beloved club beat Lille 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final at Villa Park.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe warned two managers would reject Manchester United amid Erik ten Hag pressure
Mark Bosnich believes Ange Postecoglou and Unai Emery would currently turn down the Manchester United job.
Emery's Villa to test Arsenal's title race nerves
LONDON : Arsenal's form in the Premier League has put them within sight of their first title for 20 years but there is a good reason why many remain sceptical about the ability of Mikel Arteta's side to hold off Manchester City and Liverpool.
John McGinn sends Celtic love letter to his ultimate Parkhead idol
He's a known Celtic fan and John McGinn wasn't hiding it in an interview for Aston Villa socials as he named one of his 'favourite ever' Parkhead stars.
Emery disappointed after Villa throw away 2-0 lead in draw with Brentford
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said he was at a loss to explain how his side threw away a 2-0 lead in Saturday's 3-3 home draw against Brentford which dented their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
Top-four chasing Villa held by Brentford in rollercoaster 3-3 draw
BIRMINGHAM, England :Aston Villa were dealt a body blow in their battle for top-four spots when Brentford scored three goals in nine minutes in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday.