Aston Villa had to exercise patience away at Deepdale in the FA Cup, but after Marcus Rashford broke his Villa duck early into the second half, Unai Emery’s visitors ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over a tiring Preston North End outfit. Rashford would add a second shortly after the opener from the penalty spot,…
Julian Alvarez revelled in Argentina giving Brazil “a lesson” after the world champions brushed aside their South American rivals 4-1 in Buenos Aires. Alvarez opened the scoring for the home side after four minutes and they were 3-1 up at the break after further goals from Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister either side of…
Vinicius Junior says Manchester City’s banner mocking the Brazilian’s Ballon d’Or snub gave him strength in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win at the Etihad. City supporters held up a huge display prior to kick-0ff of their Champions League knockout play-off first leg showing midfielder Rodri holding the Ballon d’Or trophy with the words “Stop Crying Your…
Manager Pep Guardiola “wants to be” at Manchester City but remains unable to explain a run of five points from nine games that has left the reigning champions six points off fourth place. Six-time Premier League winner Guardiola said he had congratulated his team after their 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Thursday, extending…
