Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the English Premier League.
'We did a very good job that no one is going to remember tomorrow, because what matters is the result.'
In Lille, substitute Olivier Giroud turned the game on its head in the 80th minute.
Cash on target as Villa hand Man City their first defeat since August
A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.
Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.
Bournemouth won away at Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League on Saturday, and completed a memorable double to boost their chances of playing in Europe next season, thanks to a second-half fightback en route to a thrilling 2-1 win.
Images from the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley stadium, London, on Saturday.
A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
A summary of Wednesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Barcelona and Dortmund and Real Madrid, and Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.
A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.
Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.
Scotland stay in hunt for quarters with 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia
Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday
IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday
Colombian super-sub Jhon Duran scored two late goals as Aston Villa salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Liverpool.
Aston Villa claimed their first three points of the Premier League Season
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at struggling Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.
Scott McTominay's header proved decisive for Manchester United
Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal dominated the opening period in the Villa Park sunshine.
Tottenham were booed off at the final whistle as defeat left them in fifth place
The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.
Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Croatia finished ahead, on goals scored, of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to group winners England.
Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Manchester City move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.
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