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Oct 25, 2024 | thetimes.com | James Shield

After doing his level best beforehand to erase a memorable spell in charge of the away side from footballing history, Steve Cooper’s first meeting with Nottingham Forest since leaving the City Ground proved an excruciating experience for the Leicester City manager as a brace from Chris Wood, a player he was responsible for signing, put Nuno Espírito Santo’s side into the European positions.

Oct 22, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | James Shield

The result will surprise no one, given Leeds’ fine form and Watford’s troubles on the road. But the ease with which Daniel Farke’s men moved level on points with leaders Sunderland will concern their nearest rivals in the race for the Premier League. Goals from Largie Ramazani and Brenden Aaronson stretched Leeds’ unbeaten run in the competition to six matches and left the visitors still searching for their first win away from home since the opening weekend.

Sep 21, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | James Shield

Unai Emery made some inspired changes to help Aston Villa move into third in the table PA/Martin Rickett Ultimately, goals from Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and substitute Jhon Duran were responsible for delivering the victory which ensured Aston Villa’s impressive start to the new Premier League season continues. But, scratch below the surface of a comeback which condemned Wolverhampton Wanderers to another painful defeat and it was their head coach Unai Emery who should take the plaudits after...

Aug 31, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | James Shield

31 August 2024 • 5:35pm Jhon Duran celebrates scoring Aston Villa's winner Credit: Reuters/Craig Brough Two moments of inspiration proved enough to swing this hard-fought Midlands derby in Aston Villa’s favour, although Leicester City manager Steve Cooper will be heartened by the performance of his team. Goals from Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran, only minutes after being introduced, ensured Unai Emery’s side took all three points although the Colombian’s fellow substitute, Facundo Buonanotte,...

Aug 17, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | James Shield

17 August 2024 • 7:28pm Fabian Hurzeler got off to winning ways as Brighton and Hove Albion manager Credit: Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt “New ground, in the Championship,” taunted Brighton and Hove Albion’s supporters towards the end of this emphatic away victory at Goodison Park. It is too early to judge if Everton’s 132-year stay at the stadium will end in relegation. But not, on the evidence of his team’s performance, the wisdom of the visitors’ decision to appoint Fabian Hurzeler as...