John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after Emi Martinez heroics books semi-final place
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Explained: Why Emiliano Martinez was NOT sent off during Aston Villa's penalty shootout against Lille... despite being shown a second yellow card before making save to send Unai Emery's men through
Emiliano Martinez was shown a second yellow card against Lille, however, he still stayed on and helped Aston Villa win on penalties.
Martinez Gets 8, Cash With 7 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Penalty Shootout Win Vs Lille
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Emiliano Martinez stars as Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties
Emiliano Martinez was the unsurprising star of a dramatic penalty shootout as Aston Villa edged past Lille and into the semi-final of the Europa...
Aston Villa told 'build the statue' after thrilling Europa Conference League victory
Aston Villa are in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League after a nail-biting quarterfinal with Lille
Football laws reveal why Emi Martinez wasn't sent off during shootout despite second yellow
There was mass confusion when Emi Martinez was booked for the second time in Aston Villa's Europa League Conference clash with Lille but didn't get...
Martinez the hero as Villa beat Lille in dramatic shoot-out to make semis
"Aston Villa’s dream of landing the UEFA Europa Conference League is still alive after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Lille. A goal in...
Why Emi Martinez wasn't sent off for Aston Villa vs Lille as little-known penalty rule explained
Aston Villa news as goalkeeper Emi Martinez has one of his maddest moments yet in a remarkable penalty shootout Europa Conference League win over...
Why Emiliano Martinez was not sent off for second yellow card during Lille v Aston Villa penalty shootout
A niche rule allowed the goalkeeper to continue.
Why Emi Martinez was NOT sent off despite referee showing Aston Villa 'keeper two yellow cards
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the hero in a dramatic penalty shootout win against Lille in the Europa Conference League - just minutes...
Little-known rule sees Emiliano Martinez avoid being sent off for Aston Villa during penalty shootout despite earlier yellow
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez avoided an embarrassing penalty shootout dismissal due to a little-known rule.
The Argentinian, who made...
Emiliano Martinez avoids getting sent off DURING penalty shootout against Lille thanks to little-known rule… as Aston Villa and Argentina keeper winds up French crowd
The Argentina goalkeeper, who made headlines with his antics in the World Cup final shootout against France, was warned by Slovakian referee Ivan...
Emiliano Martinez stars as Aston Villa reach Europa Conference League semi-finals on penalties
Emiliano Martinez is the hero for Aston Villa as the Premier League side come from behind to edge out Lille on penalties in the Europa Conference...
Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (agg 3-3, 3-4 on pens): Emiliano Martinez is the hero despite receiving second yellow card in chaotic penalty shoot-out... as Unai Emery's side book place in Europa Conference League semi-finals
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa kept their nerve in a chaotic penalty shoot-out to reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals.
BREAKING Emi Martinez 'gets second yellow' during penalty shootout but Villa keeper isn't sent off
Aston Villa's controversial shot-stopper Emi Martinez was flashed his second yellow card of the game during their Europa Conference League penalty...
Video: Matty Cash saves Aston Villa’s European dream with late equaliser after goalkeeper error
Matty Cash has kept Aston Villa’s European dreams alive as the full-back has scored a late equaliser in their Europa Conference League second-leg...
Aston Villa are denied by spectacular double save from Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier in Conference League clash... as Frenchman recovers from initial stop to prevent Douglas Luiz giving visitors the lead in extra time
Villa saved their place in the competition with a late aggregate equaliser from Matty Cash, forcing the game into extra time in France with Lille...
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is booked after FURIOUS touchline exchange with Lille boss Paulo Fonseca during Europa Conference League clash
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Lille boss Paulo Fonseca were both booked after a furious touchline row during their Europa Conference League...
Lille fans try and storm the pitch to confront Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
Europa League stewards were forced to intervene as livid Lille fans tried to attack Aston Villa shot stopper, and public enemy No.1 after his World...
Lille fans charge towards Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez as stewards intervene
Home fans in Lille stormed Aston Villa's goal in their Europa Conference League tie.
BREAKING: Aston Villa dealt massive injury worry vs Lille with forced Nicolo Zaniolo decision
Aston Villa injury news as Unai Emery forced into first-half substitution against Lille following problem for Nicolo Zaniolo in France for decisive...
Lille fans storm pitch to confront Emi Martinez as he's branded 'most hated Argentine in France'
Aston Villa star Emi Martinez does not have the best of relationships with French supporters after his antics at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and...
Arsenal eye Alexander Isak and Michael Olise in search for striker and winger
Club's owners ready to back Mikel Arteta in transfer market
Sporting's Viktor Gyökeres has also been heavily linked
Arsenal are targeting a...
Chelsea rumors: ‘Scouting mission’ completed for Thiago Silva’s replacement
As the summer transfer window approaches, Chelsea’s scouting network has been buzzing with reports of their interest in Lille’s young center-back,...
From France: Aston Villa fans praised for Lille behaviour, made an English village, impromptu kickabout
We’re so accustomed to English fans being covered negatively when travelling to Europe to follow their teams, that when news of good behaviour...
Chelsea boss Hayes reacts to her side’s latest victory against Aston Villa
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said that her side needed to be patient as they recorded
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Unai Emery pushing Aston Villa to sign Giovanni Di Lorenzo
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 30-year-old Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the summer transfer window.
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Lille v Aston Villa - UEFA Europa Conference League LIVE
"Lille v Aston Villa - UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg LIVE"
Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal still have Premier League title advantage
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal still have one advantage in the Premier League title race, despite the surprise of their weekend defeat to Aston Villa.
Pundit drops 'huge' Leeds verdict after source's 'devastating' reveal
Leeds United’s star players could seek an exit from the club if they do not get promoted. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Aston...
Lille vs Aston Villa LIVE: Europa Conference League team news, line-ups and more from quarter-final clash
The Europa Conference League quarter-final is still up for grabs after a tight first-leg last week
Didi Hamann delivers scathing verdict on three Arsenal signings and insists they are no better than last season
Former Liverpool star Didi Hamann took aim at Arsenal after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.
The Gunners' season is...
Team News: Unai Emery makes two changes to Aston Villa XI for Lille game
Unai Emery makes two changes to his Aston Villa XI for the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final against Lille.
Aston Villa team news vs Lille confirmed as Unai Emery recalls Matty Cash
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery names his starting XI to take on Lille in the Europa Conference League
Aston Villa have everyone at club worrying about Europe – Arsenal win didn’t go unnoticed
Belgian side Club Brugge has aspirations of winning the Europa Conference League this season but Aston Villa's presence in the competition makes...
Europa Conference League QF: Lille vs Aston Villa (agg 1-2) - LIVE
Expressandstar.com brings you live coverage as Aston Villa take on Lille in the Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg.
Lille vs Aston Villa LIVE match updates and team news from Europa Conference League clash
BirminghamLive brings you coverage of Aston Villa's Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg against Lille
Johnston told he can agree Celtic move after 'huge' development - pundit
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Should Liverpool be looking at Unai Emery?
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“He’s going to go through an ordeal” – Aston Villa player to be insulted non-stop tonight, situation getting silly
Aston Villa’s visit to Lille tonight will have a special taste for French fans, who’ll get to see Emiliano Martínez again. Still carrying bitter...
Ian Wright claims Arsenal lack ‘X-factor’ midfielder after crushing Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich
Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich (Picture: Getty)Ian Wright believes Arsenal’s Champions League elimination at the...
Celtic Hailed as a Bigger Club Than Current EPL and European Champions
Celtic have been hailed as a bigger club than current English and European champions Manchester City. In the mind of Andy Townsend, who played for...
Lille coach Fonseca: Villa will face us as they did at Arsenal
Lille coach Paulo Fonseca expects Aston Villa to play off the break tonight.
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Wolves vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Arteta desperate for win after nightmare week for the Gunners – kick-off time, team news and talkSPORT coverage
Arsenal are in desperate need of a victory when they travel to Molineux to face Wolves this Saturday evening, exclusively live on talkSPORT.
The...
Aston Villa without key midfielders for AFC Bournemouth clash
MIDFIELD could be a key target area for Cherries at Villa Park on Sunday, with the hosts missing a number of star men in that position.
Arsenal’s ‘spooky’ April curse leaves fans astonished with third Mikel Arteta season on verge of being torpedoed
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Lille v Aston Villa Predictions and Betting Tips: 7/4 goalscorer fancied in Europa Conference League clash
Find out about our football betting expert's Lille v Aston Villa predictions and betting tips ahead of their Europa Conference League clash on...
Aston Villa, Manchester United scout Raoul Bellanova
Aston Villa and Manchester United have reportedly scouted 23-year-old Italian international Raoul Bellanova in recent weeks.
The post Aston Villa,...
Former Derby County, Birmingham City, Hull City Leicester City, Aston Villa and West Brom defender and League One's eldest statesman Curtis Davies on Cheltenham Town survival bid
Cheltenham Town play Lincoln City at home in League One on Saturday, with League One survival in their own hands
‘At Celtic we had no money’ – recruitment chief reveals the Chelsea and Villa players he wanted to sign and why he quit
BRENDAN RODGERS assembled a star-studded Celtic side in his first spell as manager.
Scott Sinclair, Moussa Dembele, Odsonne Edouard and Timothy...
What new Europa League format would mean for Tottenham or Aston Villa after Champions League blow
The Premier League's hopes of securing an extra place in next season's Champions League took a major blow on Wednesday evening following Arsenal...
‘You have to dig deep and I think they did’ – Ward reacts to Aston Villa’s defeat at Chelsea
Aston Villa head coach Carla Ward said that her side could take pride from their
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Diaby: I joined Aston Villa for their history and project
Aston Villa attacker Moussa Diaby says the club's "project" is on track.
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Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool open talks to beat Man Utd to brilliant Barcelona star; Chelsea end Osimhen hunt, pick new No 1 striker target | TEAMtalk
Liverpool are in talks to beat Man Utd to a Barcelona star, Chelsea have a new top striker priority, while Aston Villa have launched a bid for a...
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham all considering surprise signing of 25-year-old – Officials are being sent
Fenerbahce midfielder Ismail Yuksek has attracted the interest of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham thanks to his performances this...
‘I’m astonished’ – Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne request leaves talkSPORT hosts stunned
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne shouldn’t start the FA Cup semi-final after asking to come off against Real Madrid.
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Tottenham fans will love giddy Eric Dier’s interview after man-of-the-match display against Arsenal
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Dier starred as Bayern...
Wolves vs Arsenal preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions for Premier League clash
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From France: Aston Villa supporters attacked by hooded gang as arrests made
Aston Villa fans have been attacked by a hooded gang in Lille ahead of the two sides meeting in the Europa League this evening. Le Parisien report...
“He’s an excellent person” – Player raves about Aston Villa star and the prediction which came true
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Lille vs Aston Villa prediction and odds ahead of Europa Conference League clash
Aston Villa's outstanding season can go one-step better if they can secure a place in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League when they...
Aston Villa send official for 23-year-old – Transfer work ongoing, with Manchester United lurking
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Lille v Aston Villa kick-off time, TV channel and live stream details
Villa will have to navigate a tricky looking tie in France tonight as they look to advance to the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals
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Unai Emery makes blunt 'not relevant' remark about situation of five Aston Villa players
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery speaks to the press at the Stade Pierre Mauroy
Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby 'happy to be back in France' for Lille clash
Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby is looking forward to playing in his homeland this week.
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Aston Villa manager Emery: Lille clash will show where we are
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery cannot wait for their Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg.
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The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Thursday, April 17
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Lille vs Aston Villa prediction, odds and betting tips
Aston Villa take a narrow aggregate lead to France as they face Lille in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.
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Lille vs Aston Villa betting preview: Best odds and predictions for the UECL clash
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What time and TV channel is Lille v Aston Villa on today in the Europa Conference League?
The sides clash today in the quarter-final of the Europa Conference League.
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Lille vs Aston Villa: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Europa Conference League match online between Lille and Aston Villa, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Lille vs Aston Villa Europa Conference League prediction, odds, lineups and betting offer
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