Tag Archives: Aston Villa F.C.

Villa punished by Odemwingie late show

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

PETER ODEMWINGIE’S LATE strike saw West Bromwich Albion fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Aston Villa in an entertaining Midlands derby on Saturday. Odemwingie struck from close range in the 83rd minute after Chris … read more »

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Pardew hopes for Newcastle’s sake that Senegal don’t reach Africa Cup of …

September 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

However, his first priority will be to see a return to form of both of them when Newcatle entertain Aston Villa on Sunday, after somewhat underwhelming starts to the Premier League season. “I think both Cisse and Ba have been … read more »

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Aston Villa v Chelsea: Torres scored his first goal in 6months

March 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Fernando Torres scored his first Premier League goal for six months as Chelsea revitalised their hopes of securing a Champions League spot with victory at Aston Villa. The Blues looked to be cruising as Daniel Sturridge and Ivanovic earned them … read more »

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2012 Premier League live: Blackburn Rovers 1 v 1 Aston Villa

March 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Follow minute-by-minute commentary of the Premier League game between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on Saturday Mar 3 2012, kick-off 15:00 GMT. 90′+5′ Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Aston Villa 1. 90′+4′ Foul by Martin Olsson … read more »

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Man Utd could face Arsenal next

February 21, 2011 by benim

Manchester United will face the winners of the tie between Arsenal and Leyton Orient in the FA Cup quarter-finals, throwing up the possibility that the Premier League’s top two sides could clash at Old Trafford. The two great rivals last … read more »

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Chealse Ancelotti looks for signs of Chelsea revival

January 2, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea must beat Aston Villa on Sunday before the champions can start to believe they have ended the miserable run that threatens to destroy their title challenge. Ancelotti’s grip on his job appeared to be weakening with … read more »

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Nigerian Peter Odemeingie set to return for Bolton game

December 22, 2010 by benim

Peter Odemwingie is ready to face Bolton and will be fresher for his recent break, according to Roberto Di Matteo. West Bromwich Albion expect to have their top scorer available for the Boxing Day trip to the Reebok Stadium. Odemwingie … read more »

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Premier League: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

November 27, 2010 by benim

Arsenal kept the pressure on at the top of the Premier League table with a stunning 4-2 victory at Aston Villa. Andrey Arshavin gave the away side the lead after a classy dribble and shot before Samir Nasri netted a … read more »

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Vidic heads United back to 2 -2 draw against Villa

November 13, 2010 by benim

Manchester United launched a stunning comeback to rescue a point through goals by Federico Macheda and Nemanja Vidic after Aston Villa looked set for their first home win over the Red Devils in 15 years. Villa, lacking nine players through … read more »

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Arsenal routs Newcastle 4-0 in League Cup

October 27, 2010 by benim

Theo Walcott’s double helped Arsenal rout Newcastle 4-0 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup. Arsenal went ahead through Newcastle ‘keeper Tim Krul’s 45th-minute own goal and Walcott netted his first at the start of the second … read more »

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