Former senior Aston Villa scout Bryan King believes Belgium playmaker Youri Tielemans is already second-guessing his summer departure from Villa Park following a difficult start to life at Manchester United. The 29-year-old midfielder swapped the Midlands for Old Trafford after the Red Devils activated a £35 million release clause in his deal.
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.
John Obi Mikel has urged Manchester United to hand Unai Emery "the f***ing keys" and an open chequebook to tempt him away from Aston Villa. The former Chelsea midfielder would choose Emery over Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, the two men most often linked with the job, with Michael Carrick still in charge despite leaving the Red Devils 16th in the Premier League.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has offered his full support to Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi following a difficult week for the defensive duo. The Italian shot-stopper and England international have both faced heavy scrutiny after high-profile errors contributed to City losing their perfect start to the Premier League season against Aston Villa.
Unai Emery couldn't hide his delight after Aston Villa produced a commanding performance to halt Manchester City's flawless start to the Premier League campaign. The Villa boss reserved special praise for Nicolas Jackson, whose clinical brace proved the difference on an emotional afternoon in the Midlands.
Nicolas Jackson was delighted after his brace fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday. The striker praised Unai Emery, his team-mates and the fans after a result that ended City’s perfect start to the Premier League season and handed Villa their first home league win of the campaign.
Manchester City's flawless start to the Premier League campaign came to a grinding halt at Villa Park as Nicolas Jackson's clinical finishing secured a famous 2-1 win for Unai Emery's side. Following the defeat, captain Ruben Dias conceded that the visitors were far too slow to adjust to the tactical shifts presented by the hosts during a disappointing afternoon in the Midlands.
Nicolas Jackson took perfect revenge on his former manager with a superb brace as Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s flawless Premier League start. Unai Emery’s side claimed a stunning 2-1 win on Saturday, handing Enzo Maresca the same fate Pep Guardiola suffered on the final day of last season.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side did not deserve to lose after their perfect start to the Premier League season was halted by Aston Villa. A Nicolas Jackson brace proved the difference at Villa Park, leaving the Italian to lament individual errors and a lack of fortune in front of goal.
Manchester City suffered a frustrating setback as a Nicolas Jackson brace guided Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory. Despite Erling Haaland's second-half equaliser, Enzo Maresca's side failed to capitalise on their superior possession at Villa Park.
Aston Villa are ready to sideline on-loan Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho for the remainder of the campaign to avoid triggering a mandatory purchase agreement in his contract. Unai Emery has been left unconvinced by the Argentine international since his summer arrival at Villa Park and could send him straight back to west London.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has opted to stay silent regarding the ongoing legal storm surrounding Manchester City as his side prepares to face the league leaders. While the football world remains fixated on the 114 guilty financial verdicts against the City, Emery is focusing purely on the tactical challenge ahead.
Unai Emery is demanding his Aston Villa side maintain their ferocious momentum as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter with Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Spaniard celebrated his fourth anniversary at the helm this week, a tenure that has completely revitalised one of England's most historic footballing institutions.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has opened up on his commitment to helping Phil Foden recapture the world-class form that once made him the envy of European football. The Italian tactician believes it is his personal responsibility to guide the 26-year-old back to the pinnacle of the game following a difficult period at the Etihad Stadium.
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