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May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024 IFMSPORTS

Aston Villa Clinch Champions League Qualification For The First Time In 41 Years

Following Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League next season.

Aston Villa now leads fifth-place Tottenham by five points with one game remaining.

It means the team will compete in the Champions League for the first time since 1982-83. Villa last qualified for the competition, which was then known as the European Cup, by winning it in 1982, defeating Bayern Munich in the final.

Villa assured Spurs would need to defeat City on Tuesday to keep the chase for the final Champions League spot alive heading into the season’s final game, after coming from behind 3-1 to draw 3-3 with Liverpool on Monday evening.

Jhon Duran scored in the 85th and 88th minutes to save a point for Unai Emery’s team, leaving Spurs needing maximum points against title contenders City.

Erling Haaland’s two second-half goals secured a 2-0 win for City, keeping their title hopes alive and denying Spurs Champions League football.

Emery became Villa’s head coach in October 2022, replacing Steven Gerrard who had left Villarreal.

Villa were 16th in the Premier League, two places and one point above the relegation zone when Emery took charge. Under the Spanish head coach’s guidance the club ended the season in seventh and secured qualification for the Europa Conference League, ensuring they would play European football for the first time in 13 years.

In his first full season in charge, Emery has led Villa to the Champions League for the first time in 41 years.

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024 IFMSPORTS

Man City Defeat Tottenham 2-0 To Move Within Touching Distance Of The Premier League Title

Manchester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night to move one win away from a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

City had a lot of chances in the first half, forcing a couple of good saves from Guglielmo Vicario, but the game was tied as both teams went into halftime.

But the game, and the title race, were essentially characterized by two events. First, Erling Haaland scored following a great assist from Kevin De Bruyne. Stefan Ortega made a late save on Son Heung-min, which was followed by City’s late penalty by Haaland.

This season, City has battled against the ‘Big Six’, beating Manchester United twice but failing to do as well in the other games. As a result, they haven’t had a standout moment that will define their season.

They have been relentless against the rest — they have not lost in five months — and have done so mercilessly, but this has sparked criticism that it is boring. The complete debate is for another day, and, as I already stated, there was no drama here that helped Arsenal’s title aspirations, but it was a night of high drama nonetheless.

While City still need to beat West Ham on Sunday to complete the job, they have made a significant stride toward winning the title for the fourth time in a row and making history in the process.

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 IFMSPORTS

Arsenal Defeat Man Utd 1-0 As PL Title Race Goes Down To Final Day

Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive by breaking an Old Trafford jinx and defeating Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, regaining the top spot and bringing the championship race down to the last weekend.

Leandro Trossard scored the only goal on 20 minutes as Arsenal triumphed for the second time in 17 games away at United, moving them a point ahead at the top.

Manchester City still control the title race, as the defending champions have two matches remaining to Arsenal’s one.

However, the Gunners maintained pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side ahead of their difficult trip to Tottenham on Tuesday.

Arsenal will host Everton on the last day next Sunday, while City will face West Ham.

And Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has stated that he will become the “biggest fan” of north London rivals Tottenham when they meet Manchester City on Tuesday, as the Gunners look for a twist in the Premier League title battle.

“I am going to be the biggest fan of Tottenham ever,” Havertz declared. “Let’s hope for the best!”

Pep Guardiola’s side travels to a stadium where they have lost without scoring in each of the last four Premier League seasons, and Ange Postecoglou will be hoping for a Spurs victory to enhance their chances of qualifying for European competition next year.

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 IFMSPORTS

Joselu Scores A Late Double To Sink Bayern Munich, Sending Real Madrid To Their 18th Champions League Final

Following a 4-3 aggregate triumph against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium thanks to a stunning late double by former Stoke forward Joselu.

The tie was finely poised after four goals were scored in the first leg of the semi-final in Germany last week.

Madrid had an amazing 13-month unbeaten home record and a wealth of European history on their side, but they were on the verge of a second consecutive last-four exit in this competition when Bayern replacement Alphonso Davies scored a 68th-minute rocket.

It stunned a previously upbeat home crowd, but Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti worked his magic, turning to his bench to save the day.

Substitute, Joselu responded to the SOS by capitalizing on Manuel Neuer’s error to square the score after 88 minutes.

Three minutes later, he guided in a second, which was initially disallowed before being allowed after VAR intervened.

Ancelotti’s team endured an extended period of stoppage time, and Matthijs de Lift’s late shot was ruled off for the visitors, ensuring Madrid’s 18th appearance in a European Cup final, only days after winning LaLiga.

It also meant England captain Harry Kane, who was substituted with his team leading, would have a trophy-less maiden season with the German giants.

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