Aston Villa, a real runner-up

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Aston Villa, a real runner-up

The Villans got the better of Burnley this Saturday in the 20th round of the Premier League (3-2). Not without difficulty.

If Bailey (28e) and Diaby (42e) allowed the Birmingham club to take the lead before Amdouni’s equalizers (30e) and Foster (71e), it took a lucky penalty converted by Douglas Luiz at the very end of the match – double crossbar in support – to see Aston Villa make the difference (89e) facing the Clarets reduced to ten from the 56the minute.

After a draw and a setback, Unai Emery’s men returned to winning ways and rose to the level of leader Liverpool, trailing on goal difference alone but with one more match on the clock. Manchester City and Arsenal follow two lengths behind, with Tottenham relegated to six points.

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Much lower in the table, in 11e position, Wolverhampton offers a third success in a row at the expense of Everton (3-0), carried by Kilman (25e), Cunha (53e) and Dawson (61e) – the Toffees, 17e, barely keeping more than one point ahead of the red zone. In the soft stomach, Crystal Palace also disposed of Brentford (3-1), with a double in particular from Olise, the French Espoirs striker.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.