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Abdullah Mulla

Abdullah Mulla

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Villa fans don’t understand Smith’s substitutions against Spurs
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Villa fans don’t understand Smith’s substitutions against Spurs

Aston Villa fell to a 3-2 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park last Sunday. Villa boss Dean Smith decided to take off Mbwana Samatta and Anwar El Ghazi in the second half and many fans can’t understand the decision. Both players looked dangerous throughout the encounter, with El Ghazi producing the assist for the […]

Villa fans want O’Hare back at the club after brilliant solo goal
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Villa fans want O’Hare back at the club after brilliant solo goal

Aston Villa’s Callum O’Hare was on the scoresheet for his loan side Coventry City on the weekend. The midfielder netted his side’s opener in the 2-0 away victory just a few minutes after coming on from the bench. The playmaker made the loan move to the League One side last summer and will stay with […]

Villa fans praise Samatta after display against Spurs
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Villa fans praise Samatta after display against Spurs

Mbwana Samatta was handed his second league start for Aston Villa by manager Dean Smith against Tottenham Hotspur. The attacker netted on his debut against Bournemouth but did not find the net as the hosts fell to a 3-2 defeat against Jose Mourinho’s men last Sunday. However, his all-round display has left many Villa fans […]

Reina reveals the only way Villa can avoid relegation
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Reina reveals the only way Villa can avoid relegation

Aston Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes that the only way the club can avoid relegation this season is by working hard in training and securing positive results, as reported on the club’s official website.  Dean Smith’s side fell to a 3-2 defeat at Villa Park on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur, with Heung-Min Son netting the […]

Villa legend Hendrie feels Smith got one big decision wrong against Spurs
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Villa legend Hendrie feels Smith got one big decision wrong against Spurs

Former Aston Villa man Lee Hendrie believes that Dean Smith should have settled for a draw against Tottenham on Sunday. The hosts continued to play in an open and expansive fashion and were punished late in stoppage time as Heung-Min Son raced through and scored the winner for Tottenham. Hendrie feels Smith should have encouraged […]

Opinion: Villa should not look to sign Kalvin Phillips after latest revelation
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Opinion: Villa should not look to sign Kalvin Phillips after latest revelation

Former Leeds United midfielder Michael Brown has revealed that Kalvin Phillips’ current release clause in his contract is way above £20m. The former midfielder admitted to Football Insider that sources at the Championship club have told him that the price is a lot higher than the reported £20m. Aston Villa have previously been linked with a move […]

O’Hara feels Tottenham would be “really comfortable” if they had Grealish
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O’Hara feels Tottenham would be “really comfortable” if they had Grealish

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes that Spurs would have been “really comfortable” if Jack Grealish was on their team on Sunday afternoon. Jose Mourinho’s side battled to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park thanks to a late Heung-min Son effort. O’Hara, who was speaking on The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show […]

Agbonlahor criticises Engels after costly mistake against Tottenham
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Agbonlahor criticises Engels after costly mistake against Tottenham

Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor has criticised current defender Bjorn Engels for his costly error against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Engels failed to clear the ball and allowed Heung-Min Son to race through and score past Pepe Reina in stoppage time to hand the visitors a 3-2 victory at Villa Park. Agbonlahor can’t understand why […]

Villa fans impressed with Targett’s performance against Spurs
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Villa fans impressed with Targett’s performance against Spurs

Aston Villa’s Matt Targett played the entire match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and has been praised by many Villa fans for his display. The 24-year-old was used as a wingback on the left flank, playing behind captain Jack Grealish. The defender showed plenty of energy and attacking mentality, but also did his defensive work […]

Villa fans heap praise on Reina after display against Spurs
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Villa fans heap praise on Reina after display against Spurs

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina was in sparkling form for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The visitors ended up winning the match 3-2 after Heung-Min Son’s stoppage-time winner, but the game would have been finished a lot earlier if it wasn’t for the heroics of Reina. The Spaniard made multiple saves to keep Villa in […]

Konsa admits players consoled Engels in the dressing room after Spurs defeat
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Konsa admits players consoled Engels in the dressing room after Spurs defeat

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has revealed that the squad came together to support Bjorn Engels in the dressing room after the defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, as reported on the club’s official website. Jose Mourinho’s side netted a stoppage-time winner at Villa Park on Sunday to claim a 3-2 victory in a pulsating encounter. Engels, […]

Villa fans criticise Drinkwater after Spurs defeat
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Villa fans criticise Drinkwater after Spurs defeat

Danny Drinkwater was handed a start against Tottenham Hotspur by Dean Smith in the 3-2 defeat on Sunday. Some fans were disappointed by the decision to start the 29-year-old when the team was announced. Drinkwater joined Villa on a loan deal from fellow Premier League club Chelsea until the end of the season last month. […]