2023 had a good ending for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, one of the contenders for the current Premier, because, although they suffered for it, they ended up beating Burnley by ten from the 56th minute and, thanks to this 3-2, Liverpool, leader thanks to goal difference, is trapped at the top of the table.
Burnley, who are battling relegation, played a fierce match at Villa Park, with Unai Emery’s side taking the lead in the 28th minute thanks to a goal from Leon Bailey, assisted by Ollie Watkins. But Vincent Kompany’s side reacted almost immediately through Amdouni, taking advantage of the ball from O’Shea.
In the 42nd minute, Moussa Diaby and Ollie Watkins swapped goals and, after play from the English international, the French striker scored the goal that put Aston Villa back in front, with Liverpool struggling to catch up. table.
Aston Villa had plenty of chances to extend their lead and Burnley were reduced to ten when Berge received a second yellow card. But Trafford, Burnley’s goalkeeper who is at a high level, as he already showed against Liverpool, made many good interventions, which, together with the fact that the ‘villains’ had no goal, prevented the more goals from Birmingham scoring.
And, outnumbered, Lyle Foster made it 2-2 for Burnley, after a long throw-in from Trafford, Gudmundsson combed and in three touches the South African striker came in, stood in front of Draw Martínez and scored. But Aston Villa had not yet had their last word and Jhon Durán, after a great play by Leon Bailey, produced a penalty which was converted by Douglas Luiz. A goal that allowed Aston Villa to end the year at the top of the Premier.
Source: La Verdad
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