
Villa unable to overcome the ‘huge challenge’ of Man Utd – Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits his side were unable to “control” enough possession of the ball to contain Manchester United as Villa suffer a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 04:15

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits his side were unable to “control” enough possession of the ball to contain Manchester United as Villa suffer a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the “great” connection between Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, after the duo combined for the opening goal in their 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke describes left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson’s sending off for a second bookable offence, a “clear mistake” in Leeds United’s 0-0 draw away to Crystal Palace.

Huw Jones opens up on Scotland’s Six Nations pain in Dublin after missing out on the Triple Crown.

Leaders Manchester City are forced to settle for a draw, after a spirited Aston Villa performance results in a 0-0 draw at Villa Park in the Women’s Super League.

Arsenal beat London City Lionesses 2–0 with goals from Olivia Smith and Stina Blackstenius, moving to within one point of third‑placed Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.

Chris McKee scores an extra-time penalty to help Linfield edge past Glentoran 1-0 to win the BetMcLean Cup for a record-extending 13th time.

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira says his side “left everything on the pitch” as Nottingham Forest settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena until the end of the season.

The Tigers score 10 tries to overcome a youthful Exeter Chiefs in record win to clinch the Prem Rugby Cup trophy.

Lauren James gets on the scoresheet to put Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Women’s League Cup Final at Ashton Gate.

Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claims his first Paris-Nice title after finishing second in Sunday’s finale.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Chinese Grand Prix.

A player strongly linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs has himself commented on the latest transfer rumours…

Alex Matthews grabs a hat-trick as defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury come from behind to beat Saracens for a bonus point win.

The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain set to be held in Qatar this month is cancelled because of the war in the Middle East.

A former Proteas player has responded to social media criticism that Makhaya Ntini was a victim of racism within the squad…

After one win in five matches, a Rugby Football Union investigation will attempt to get to the cause of England’s under-performance at the Six Nations.

Junior Khanye believes the pressure of leading the league could be affecting Orlando Pirates players after their recent draw.

Kaizer Chiefs are back in Betway Premiership action to host Durban City at the FNB Stadium. Here are the confirmed starting line-ups.

Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola has criticised Yanela Mbuthuma’s first touch as well as his finishing this season.