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What sets Joao Pedro apart? Joe Cole breaks down the key difference from Erling Haaland

Chelsea needed extra time to get past Wrexham on Saturday night, eventually coming out on top 4-2. Joao Pedro caught the eye, and Joe Cole had plenty of good things to say about his performance.

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Serie A Club Set To Buy €25m Aston Villa Flop In The Summer: Does Emery Actually Need Him?

Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Ceccarini, writing for Tuttomercatoweb, reports that AS Roma has made a firm and final decision to sign Donyell Malen from Aston Villa this summer.

Unai Emery News / Caught Offside / March 8

Emery targets explosive Bundesliga star as key piece in Villa’s summer rebuild

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are looking to sign RB Leipzig’s Romulo Cardoso as a replacement for Ollie Watkins. Romulo Cardoso has had an impressive start to his life in the Bundesliga, and his performances have caught Aston Villa’s attention.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / March 7

Rayan’s Form for Bournemouth: A Good Start to Life in England for the Teenager

Rayan joined AFC Bournemouth in January following the departure of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City. Since then, Rayan’s form for Bournemouth has been good, with the youngster adapting well to English football.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 6

Roaring Earthquakes out to carry home success on road at Union

The Philadelphia Union will try to jumpstart their sputtering attack on Saturday night in Chester, Pa., when they host a San Jose Earthquakes side enjoying life with new star import Timo Werner.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / March 6

Sunderland Injury Crisis Deepens: Six First-Team Players Ruled Out for Crucial Run

In a recent update from Regis Le Bris on the recent absences that Sunderland brings, he has made it clear that his position is not very encouraging, and he has had great players off the pitch for a good while.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / March 6

The Bid That Aston Villa Will Accept For Their Crown Jewel: Should The Birmingham Club Sacrifice Their Talisman?

Aston Villa might demand a record-breaking £100 million for Morgan Rogers if they choose to cash in this summer. Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson shared this exclusive scoop with Football Insider, pointing out that losing the England star would leave Unai Emery with a massive gap to plug.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Aston Villa star slammed for 'very unprofessional' thing he did during Chelsea game

Chelsea picked up a 4-1 win over Aston Villa recently, and Jadon Sancho left the onlookers disappointed with his unprofessional behaviour during the game.

Filip Jorgensen News / HITC / March 6

Robert Sanchez’s response to Filip Jorgensen replacing him at Chelsea

Robert Sanchez found himself on the bench as Chelsea cruised to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa, with Filip Jorgensen stepping in as his replacement. But according to Liam Rosenior, Sanchez has handled the situation like a true professional.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Man United want 28-year-old wide man whose value has rocketed more than ten-fold

Manchester United are interested in signing the Fulham defender Antonee Robinson at the end of the season. They will also face competition from Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / March 6

Joao Pedro Hattrick Against Aston Villa Gives Chelsea Some Hope

A Joao Pedro hattrick against Aston Villa guided Chelsea towards an emphatic 4-1 win in a Premier League match on Wednesday, March 4. The Joao Pedro hattrick also elevated Chelsea to the fifth position in the league table with 48 points in 29 matches.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 6

Report: Aston Villa to compete with Premier League rivals for 'purebred No.9'

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been linked with a move away from the club, and they are keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig striker Romulo Cardoso. The 24-year-old has done quite well since moving to the German club, with 11 goal contributions this season.

Soccer News / HITC / March 6

Joao Pedro sends message to Alejandro Garnacho after Chelsea win

Chelsea forward says hard work will help Alejandro Garnacho secure more minutes after standout display against Aston Villa. Joao Pedro has explained what Alejandro Garnacho needs to do to earn a regular place in the starting lineup at Chelsea.

Aston Villa News / HITC / March 6

Gary Lineker points out why Bruno Fernandes stood out from the rest of Man Utd in Newcastle loss

Gary Lineker has explained why Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes caught his eye for the right reasons, regardless of how things turned out against Newcastle.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Champions League qualification crucial for club to target Newcastle United midfielder

Juventus are reportedly preparing an ambitious transfer strategy for the upcoming summer window, with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali emerging as their primary target.

Didier Drogba News / HITC / March 5

New Blue Rising — João Pedro’s Debut Compared to Didier Drogba’s Glory

João Pedro continued his stunning form in front of goal for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior with a superb hat-trick against Aston Villa, but how does he compare to Didier Drogba’s first Chelsea campaign?

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Soccer News / Football Espana / March 5

Barcelona working in the background on deal for Premier League defender

There are a number of areas in Hansi Flick’s squad that Barcelona are looking to address during the summer transfer window. A number nine would be sought in the event of Robert Lewandowski leaving, while just as important would be the addition of a new central defender.

Unai Emery News / The 4th Official / March 5

Journalist On Sheffield United Signing Aston Villa Veteran: A Smarter Emery Strategy With Him?

Sheffield United’s hopes of signing Aston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley this summer are fading fast. A new report from Pete O’Rourke at Football Insider highlights the shift.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 5

Aston Villa ace explains why he wants to live in London over Birmingham

Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has now explained why he has chosen to live in London instead of Birmingham, despite playing for the West Midlands club. The left-back has explained that there are no French schools in Birmingham, and he wants his children to receive an education in both French and English.