The Irish Times

McTominay’s early header sends Man United through as Villa rue missed chances

Ralf Rangnick’s side put in another disjointed display in FA Cup third round tie

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 22:26

Relief as Cameroon open long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations in style

Hosts beat Burkina Faso in opening match of tournament that was delayed for 2½ years

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 22:33

Romelu Lukaku helps Chelsea come from behind at Villa

Substitute scores between two Jorginho penalties to reignite title challenge

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 20:12

Premier League round-up: Chelsea complete perfect week with easy win over Palace

Benitez off to fine start with Everton as Watford make winning return to top flight

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 17:30

Chelsea cling onto fourth place despite loss at Aston Villa

Thomas Tuchel’s side frustated at Villa Park but escape after Spurs win at Leicester

Sun May 23 2021 - 18:48

El Ghazi puts a dent in Everton’s European hopes

Aston Villa win at Goodison Park to rekindle their own hopes of qualifying for Europe

Sat May 01 2021 - 22:13

Fulham rocked as Trezeguet inspires Aston Villa comeback

Mitrovic continues fine form on return but Cottagers miss out on a huge three points

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 18:58

Mourinho’s gamble pays off as Spurs win at Aston Villa

Harry Kane’s controversial penalty seals win after difficult week for Mourinho’s team

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 21:58

Newcastle strike at the last to save Ciaran Clark’s blushes

Unfortunate own goal looked to have given Villa victory but Lascelles has the last word

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 22:50

Leicester strengthen grip on Champions League spot with win at Villa

Maddison and Barnes on target as Aston Villa miss their captain Jack Grealish

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 16:22

Goal after 74 seconds enough for Aston Villa to beat Arsenal

Ollie Watkins scores his 10th league goal of the season in impressive win at Villa Park

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 15:05

Aston Villa pile more misery on Steve Bruce and Newcastle

Ollie Watkins back on the scoresheet as Toon drift closer to a relegation dog fight

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 22:22

Manchester City eventually find their range against Villa

Late goals from Bernardo Silva and an Ilkay Gundogan penalty secure the three points

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 22:27

Bruno Fernandes: Man United are building ‘something important’

Portuguese the match winner yet again as his side beat Aston Villa to move level at the top

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 12:44

Premier League round-up: Dominant Man City cruise past Newcastle

Villa crush Palace, Everton win again, Southampton frustrated by VAR at Fulham

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 23:17

Aston Villa beat West Brom 3-0 as Big Sam gets off to losing start

Sam Allardyce’s first match in charge of West Brom ends in a convincing defeat

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 22:11

Nick Pope and scruffy Villa finishing lift Burnley out of relegation zone

Home side left frustrated after first draw of the season

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 20:25

‘A real coup’: Villa sign Barkley on season’s loan from Chelsea

Midfielder’s Everton potential which sealed move to Stamford Bridge largely unfilfilled

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 21:06

Ross Barkley joins Aston Villa on a season-long loan

Midfielder had fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after summer signings

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 12:53

Liam Delap ‘buzzing’ after superb debut goal for Manchester City

17-year-old son of Rory Delap on target against Bournemouth at the Etihad

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 23:09

Aston Villa secure three precious points after John Egan sees red

Ireland centre-half is sent off after 12 minutes as Ezri Konsa’s header proves the difference

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 20:19

Aston Villa sign ‘immense talent’ Bertrand Traore from Lyon

Villa have already signed Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez and Matty Cash

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 11:48

Jack Grealish signs new five-year Aston Villa contract

Midfielder had been linked with a move away from Villa Park

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 19:22

The weird and wonderful world of Memphis Depay

Lyon attacking spearhead wants it all, including Champions League

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 08:15

Chelsea appeal Fifa transfer ban

Premier League club has been banned for two transfer windows

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 15:38

Five Premier League clubs facing transfer bans

Fifa investigating possible violations of rules on signing of foreign players under 18

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 09:16

Chelsea accused of breaking Fifa rules on signings of 25 minors

London club face possible transfer ban from Fifa disciplinary committee

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 20:30

Lyon usher Everton out of Europa League with two games left

Managerless Toffees go down to a fifth straight defeat

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 21:05

Everton could face Uefa sanction after melee and fan violence

One Toffees fan, who was holding a child with one arm, appeared to hit out at Lyon ‘keeper

Fri Oct 20 2017 - 09:08

Pressure mounts on Koeman as Everton taste more defeat

Lyon came out on top in feisty clash which leaves Toffees bottom of Europa League group

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 22:11

Chelsea under investigation by Fifa over youth player signings

Third time club has been investigated over foreign players under the age of 18

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 18:15

Conte unhappy with squad ahead of his ‘most difficult season’

Chelsea manager makes plea for investment after spate of outgoings in close season

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 21:10

Despite investing in academies, English clubs aren’t playing the kids

While clubs like Chelsea and Man City invest in their youth, they don’t actually use them

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 12:00

Arsenal launch €50m bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette

Offer likely to be accepted by Lyon and French international expected to sign

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 23:10