'Aston Villa bucked the trend in January - and are reaping rewards'

Aston Villa's match-winners against Brighton prove they are reaping the rewards of their January business, writes Phil McNulty.
Aston Villa's match-winners against Brighton prove they are reaping the rewards of their January business, writes Phil McNulty.
A possible red card and potential offside in the build-up to the winner - did the officials get it wrong in the Merseyside derby?
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Gary Neville admitted that he has been left stunned by Liverpool this season, describing Arne Slot's side as 'unbelievable'. Liverpool beat rivals Everton 1-0 on Wednesday night courtesy of a goal from Diogo Jota.
World number one Judd Trump goes out of the Tour Championship at the quarter-final stage in Manchester following a 10-5 defeat by Barry Hawkins.
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Jack Grealish says he "was happy to start and score" after a 2-0 win against Leicester City, dedicating his goal to his late brother on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Match of the Day pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards praise Aston Villa's winter signings, including Marcus Rashford, after their 3-0 win at Brighton.
Galatasaray accuse Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho of "physically attacking" their manager Okan Buruk after appearing to grab his nose.
Match of the Day's Micah Richards and Joe Hart discuss James Tarkowski's "reckless Merseyside tackle of old" on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, and say Everton "were fortunate to still have 11 players on the pitch".
An emotional Jack Grealish dedicates his first Premier League goal in almost 16 months to his younger brother Keelan in the 25th anniversary of his death.
Pep Guardiola watched on from the stands as Man City eased to victory over the Premier League strugglers
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The 24-year-old Italy international brought an incident-packed encounter to a fitting conclusion with a 74th-minute piledriver to earn a precious win.
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The England international hit his first Premier League goal for 16 months on the 25th anniversary of the death of his younger brother Keelan.
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Fenerbahce coach clashed with Galatasaray’s Okan BurukStuttgart sink Leipzig to book place in DFB-Pokal finalJosé Mourinho appeared to grab rival manager Okan Buruk’s nose amid wild scenes at the end of Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defeat to bitter rivals Galatasaray.Video footage showed Mourinho appearing to pinch Buruk’s nose following the final …
Enzo Maresca says Chelsea's players received his message loud and clear after the Italian was so alarmed by the poor standard in training last week that he cancelled their day off.
The Italian beat Mark Flekken at his near post after shooting close to the right corner flag, roughly parallel with the six-yard box.
Both David Moyes and Arne Slot bemoaned refereeing decision on Wednesday night after Liverpool's 1-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
James Tarkowski appeared to apologise to Alexis Mac Allister after Everton's 1-0 defeat by Liverpool.