Loanee Marco Asensio was ultimately the difference after he bagged his second brace in three games to seal Aston Villa’s passage through to the quarter-final with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.
Tag: Premier League
FA Cup: Injury knocks gloss off win for Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner was pleased to see his side through to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Millwall, but admitted the win was marred by the injury to Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Tony Mowbray: ‘They’ll go up – but for how long?’
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray questioned the survival chances of any team winning promotion to the Premier League after his side’s battling 1-1 draw at leaders Leeds United.
SKY-HIGH CITY CAN STILL GET BETTER, SAYS BOSS DAVIES
By Shaun Wallis BIRMINGHAM C 1 Gardner-Hickman 21 WY COMBE W 0 STAR MAN T. GARDNER- HICKMAN Birmingham BIRMINGHAM City […]
George Saville: Pride of Lions ready to roar for Millwall
Past close shaves mean George Saville is avoiding the word ‘play-offs’, but the Millwall midfielder rates the current squad as the strongest he has been part of at The Den.
Graham Westley: Going up? Do not make big changes
With Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton firmly rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, the question once again arises around what it takes to win promotion into the top tier and to then survive.
Advanced role brings out best in ‘warrior’
PLAYER PROFILE By Chris Dunlavy EDO KAYEMBE WATFORD MIDFIELDER BUZZING: Edo Kayembe celebrates scoring Watford’s clincher against rivals Luton last […]
Richie Wellens frustrated by Jack Currie’s early red card at leaders Birmingham
Jack Currie’s early sending-off divided opinion between the two managers after Birmingham beat 10-man Leyton Orient 2-0 at St Andrew’s. […]
Kal Naismith: Luton Town have got a point to prove
Defender Kal Naismith says victory over bitter rivals Watford would provide the perfect riposte to everybody who has written Luton Town off.
Bristol City 2-1 Middlesbrough: George Earthy brings Boro back down to Earth!
Super-sub George Earthy was praised by Bristol City boss Liam Manning after his two-goal blast downed Middlesbrough.
Sheffield United vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke’s revolving ever closer to the big prize
Daniel Farke has said many times that he joined Leeds United to win promotion, not the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jacob Wright – I’d leave Manchester City to stay at Norwich City!
Canaries feel right to Wright By Dave Flett WRIGHT STUFF: Jacob Wright has impressed for Norwich on loan from Manchester […]
Michael Carrick deserves unity and support
Simon Grayson FORMER BLACKPOOL, LEEDS AND PRESTON MANAGER UPHEAVAL: Boro boss Michael Carrick has had to contend with many obstacles, […]
KEMAR IS AIMING TO RAISE ROOFE AT RAMS
By Niall Scouler NEW DERBY County signing Kemar Roofe says he is ready to help fire Derby County’s survival bid […]
Chris Dunlavy: Having that ‘edge’ is now a necessity
What do a fireman, an astronaut, Brentford FC and Brighton & Hove Albion all have in common?
Chris Dunlavy: Cambridge United must get their house in order for League Two
In a statement announcing the departure of Garry Monk, Cambridge United explained their decision was predicated on a desire to preserve League One status.
Watford vs Luton Town: Moussa Sissoko’s given Hornets a buzz
Tom Cleverley has hailed evergreen midfielder Moussa Sissoko ahead of today’s derby day showdown at Vicarage Road between Watford and Luton Town.
Chris Wood’s Birmingham City decision showed drive
Chris Hughton says being snubbed by Chris Wood convinced him the New Zealand striker was destined for the top.
HAPPY PHIL’S AIMING FOR A THIRD YEAR OF THE DRAGONS
By Gary Beveridge NORTHAMPTON TN 0 WREXHAM 2 Smith 19, Rathbone 22 UP AND RUNNING: Sam Smith celebrates his first […]
DAVID’S EYEING GOLDEN GOAL!
Veteran has Notts ambition By Dave Flett THE one promotion on David McGoldrick’s footballing CV takes some beating. Having started […]