MATTHEW LAMBERT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: 'I don't want to do that again,' said Dan Evans after his five hour, 35 minute first round win. And, thanks to his own brilliance, he didn't have to as he reached the third round of the US Open in a far more reasonable two hours and 37 minutes. The 34-year-old beat Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and will play No. 10 seed Alex de Minaur in the third round on Saturday. From a man who turned up in New York without a win on tour since March, what a pleasant surprise this run has been....read
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Bring it on! Aston Villa chief fires warning shot across the continent after Champions League draw pitted them against European heavyweights
MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: Aston Villa will attempt to 'make England proud again' after being handed a stunning draw last night on their return to the Champions League.
Liverpool host Real Madrid and Arsenal face TWO trips to Italy in new Champions League format… while draw hands Aston Villa THREE home ties against former winners of the competition
MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: The British teams learned their fate at a glitzy, semi-automated ceremony in Monaco that passed by without any glitches.
Champions League draw RECAP: Liverpool host Real Madrid and Arsenal face TWO trips to Italy in new format
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the Champions League opening stage draw as the newly formatted competition is set to get officially underway.
Emmanuel Petit urges Arsenal to hijack deal for one Chelsea transfer target before deadline day - as the ex-Gunners star insists Mikel Arteta's side can win the Premier League with one new addition
After missing out on winning the Premier League title last season to Manchester City, questions have been asked over what Arsenal must do this season to outdo Pep Guardiola's machine.
CARABAO CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW: Man United handed favourable home tie as European teams enter competition
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City have also been handed favourable ties, with the Premier League's European qualifiers all drawn with Football League sides.
Carabao Cup third round draw RECAP: Holders Liverpool to host West Ham while Barnsley face a trip to Old Trafford
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the third-round draw of the Carabao Cup.
Leicester closing in on £20m signing of attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss from Genk... with the youngster turning down interest from Champions League sides to join the Foxes
The Moroccan international was set to sign for the Foxes on Wednesday and could make his debut in the meeting with Aston Villa at King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Revealed: How much clubs will make under the new Champions League format with Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa to take part in the expanded competition
The traditional group stage has been replaced by a new league phase, with the number of teams and games increased. The draw for the league phase will take place on Thursday in Monaco.
Why Liverpool and Manchester United can't meet in the Carabao Cup third round as EFL changes process for teams involved in Europe BUT Chelsea miss out as new format explained
The second round of the Carabao Cup is drawing to a close, which means it is almost time for the revamped third round draw which sees the seven remaining Premier League clubs enter the fold.
Aston Villa star singled out by Jamie Redknapp for 'giving Thomas Partey nightmares' and 'turning Declan Rice inside out three times' in losing cause: 'He was like Jonah Lomu in his prime!'
Villa lost for the first time in the Premier League this season, defeated 2-0 by Arsenal despite being the better side for much of the game on match day two of the new season in Birmingham.
Mikel Arteta hails David Raya's 'magic moment' against Aston Villa - as Spaniard's stunning stop helps Gunners earn impressive away win
With the score 0-0, Amadou Onana's shot had defected off the crossbar, before rebounding to Watkins in the air. The striker headed goalwards but an outstretched Raya pulled off a great save.
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Which Gunners star put in a 'special' performance? Who 'undid their hard work'? And how did Ollie Watkins fare after two crucial misses?
ISAAN KHAN AT VILLA PARK: The result means the Gunners are now on two wins from two, matching last season's rivals Manchester City as they look to dethrone the champions.
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal: Leandro Trossard makes stunning impact off the bench after David Raya's heroic save as Gunners shrug off curse against Unai Emery's side
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: So that is why Arsenal signed David Raya. Nothing beats a goalkeeper who can keep the ball out of the net when the opposition look certain to score.
David Raya makes outrageous reaction save to deny Ollie Watkins with goal gaping from close range - as fans hail Arsenal star's acrobatic stop as 'world-class' and the 'save of the season'
The Spaniard looked down and out when Amadou Onana's deflected shot looped over him as he dived back and bounced off the bar into Watkins' path.
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal - Premier League RECAP: Thomas Partey doubles the lead after Leandro Trossard breaks the deadlock
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa host Arsenal in Premier League Action.
Phil Foden is set to return to Man City's starting lineup, while Richarlison is poised to deputise for the injured Dominic Solanke for Tottenham... who is set to start for YOUR fantasy football team in Gameweek 2?
After an entertaining first round of Premier League fixtures, the 20 clubs in the English top flight are back in action this weekend. Here, Mail Sport brings you our predicted lineups.
Emi Martinez backs Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to World Cup glory again aged 39 - after finding golden touch for national side
Messi realised a lifelong ambition when he helped Argentina to their third title in Qatar in 2022 and was also part of the squads who won the Copa America in 2021 and earlier this year.
MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Amadou Onana slotted beautifully into Aston Villa's midfield to give balance - it was a surprisingly excellent debut
MARTIN KEOWN: Onana surprised me with an excellent debut for Villa. Their £50million record signing dovetailed seamlessly into midfield alongside Youri Tielemens at West Ham.
Porto agree deal to re-sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira on season-long loan two years after he joined the Gunners
The 24-year-old won't be in the Arsenal squad to face Aston Villa this weekend as he finalises his return to Porto, as reported by The Athletic.
Pilates, secret night swims, THOSE penalty histrionics and lewd gestures after the World Cup win... inside the wild world of ultimate villain Emiliano Martinez, as he signs huge new £200k-a-week deal
The Argentine has already been serenaded with Holte End favourite 'Emi Martinez, the world's number one!' and is in no mood to argue. 'I became the best in the world here,' he says.
Mail Sport FPL predictions: Should you triple captain Erling Haaland against Ipswich? Which budget midfielder is 'spooking' fantasy managers? And will Arsenal falter again against Aston Villa?
Mail Sport - with help from our friends over at Fantasy Football Hub - have forged a panel of experts to predict the outcome of each Premier League fixture ahead of the opening weekend.
Mikel Arteta speaks out on his 'exceptional' relationship with Raheem Sterling, adding he is a player 'who has taught him a lot' - as Chelsea star seeks clarity over his future
ISAAN KHAN: Mail Sport revealed on Sunday that Sterling was 'seeking clarity' on his Chelsea future after being dropped from their matchday squad to face Man City.
Jamie Carragher reveals the one thing Arsenal must do to be title contenders again this season - as he warns Mikel Arteta's side face a 'huge psychological test' against Aston Villa this weekend
Carragher added that even at such an early point in the campaign, securing a victory this weekend could prove massively consequential in Arsenal's bid for the title.
Aston Villa offered Samu Omorodion after the Atletico Madrid striker's proposed move to Chelsea fell through
Omorodion saw a £34m move to Chelsea fall through earlier this month amid concerns over an ankle injury and Atletico are still keen to sell. He won an Olympic gold medal this summer.
Aston Villa could offer Raheem Sterling exit route amid Chelsea exile - as Unai Emery's side target winger having missed out on Joao Felix deal
Chelsea are currently speaking with several potential suitors as they plan to put proposals in front of Sterling, with Villa emerging as a possible exit route after they missed out on Joao Felix.
Unai Emery floundered as Arsenal boss but transformed Aston Villa - the Spaniard will aim to haunt the Gunners again after crushing their title dream
In the wake of a less-than impressive stint from Steven Gerrard , the former Arsenal , PSG, Sevilla and Villarreal boss was named the newest manager of the Premier League side.
LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off!: Chris Sutton names the BEST goalkeeper in the Premier League... and it isn't Alisson, David Raya or Ederson
Chris Sutton named who he believes is the best in the Premier League on the latest It's All Kicking Off! episode, with Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Man City's Ederson often touted in the conversation.
Conor Gallagher's cousin reacts to Chelsea's emotional farewell video as the midfielder signs for Atletico Madrid - but Blues fans are raging at the club for 'forcing him out'
Conor Gallagher's cousin has reacted to an emotional video posted by Chelsea after the 24-year-old's 18-year association with the came to an end.
Aston Villa defender Alex Moreno set for Nottingham Forest medical ahead of season-long loan - with Omar Richards making way to go to Portugal
SIMON JONES: Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno will undergo a medical at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday ahead of joining on loan.
LIVETransfer news RECAP: Man United in talks to sell winger, as Leicester agree a deal for Tottenham's Oliver Skipp, Chelsea remain in talks with Atletico Madrid over Joao Felix, and speculation mounts over Ivan Toney's future
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the summer transfer window.
Premier League 2024/25: From top scorers to clean sheets and appearances, EVERY stat you could ever want...
MailOnline is compiling every crucial Premier League statistic during the 2024/25 season, from top scorers to clean sheets and beyond.
West Ham's old issues resurface in first game under Julen Lopetegui despite significant defensive reinforcements as they lose 2-1 to Aston Villa at home
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: There may be a new manager in the home dugout of the London Stadium but old problems remain in terms of the Hammers' defence.
Inside the booming kit launch business: It used to be a single photo... now it's Ozzy Osbourne, Zidane, Vieira, 60-strong production teams and six-figure fees
Welcome to the world of the football kit launch in 2024. The days of former players Tony Adams or Alan Shearer posing, military-style, in their new club shirts belong to another era.
Cost of replica shirts rockets over past five years with one Premier League club charging 56% more than in 2019
Supporting a Premier League football club can be a very expensive pastime. Fans wanting to support their team by buying a replica kit have seen prices rocket by up to 56% since 2019.
West Ham's old issues resurface in first game under Julen Lopetegui despite significant defensive reinforcements as they lose 2-1 to Aston Villa at home
West Ham's old issues resurfaced in loss to Aston Villa as they struggled to keep visitors from creating chances despite defensive signings.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery 'wants to keep' Jhon Duran at the club as striker scores winner against West Ham just weeks after requesting a move to the Hammers
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Unai Emery insists he would like Jhon Duran to stay at Aston Villa after he scored the winner against the club he was so desperate to join.
THE NOTEBOOK: Julen Lopetegui can't stop worrying West Ham trait despite major defensive investment, while Aston Villa's new £50m star Andre Onana makes instant impact
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Aston Villa made a winning start to the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Jhon Duran delivers perfect apology to Aston Villa fans by signalling he's here to stay as he scores his team's winner against West Ham... after gesturing that he had agreed a move to the Hammers earlier this summer
Jhon Duran offered the perfect apology to Aston Villa fans as he scored the winner in their Premier League opener against West Ham United, the club he came close to moving to in the summer.
West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa: Jhon Duran nets winner against the club he almost joined just weeks ago as Julen Lopetegui gets off to losing start as Hammers boss
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Villa fans were furious and Duran was read the riot act by Unai Emery. Yet after trying - and failing - to shift Duran, Emery turned to him.
Fans SLAM West Ham penalty decision after VAR fails to overturn on-field call - as Jamie Redknapp warns defenders they 'have to get it right' with new rules
Tomas Soucek hit the ground under a challenge from Matty Cash, with referee Tony Harrington pointing to the penalty spot, much to the protests of Cash and the Villa defenders.
West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa - Premier League RECAP: Tomas Soucek misses a HUGE chance to level late on after Jhon Duran strikes off the bench to earn the visitors all three points
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as West Ham under newly appointed boss Julen Lopetegui take on Aston Villa in the Saturday evening kick-off game.
Five Big Questions For Your Club: Can Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League again? Will players grow tired of Unai Emery's methods? And should they REALLY make a move for Joao Felix?
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery's side performed superbly to qualify for the Champions League following a memorable campaign, and it has been a busy summer in the market.
Aston Villa tell Jhon Duran to forget about moving away and behave as club read wantaway striker the riot act after he made clear he wanted to join West Ham
TOM COLLOMOSSE: With Ollie Watkins still regaining fitness as he had an extended break after Euro 2024, Duran could be involved against the club he was desperate to join.
Southampton confirm the £15m signing of Aston Villa forward Cameron Archer as the Englishman joins his THIRD club of the summer
He had joined the Blades from Villa in the summer of 2023 but there was a clause in his contract which allowed him to return to Villa Park following their relegation.
Mail Sport's FPL predictions: Who is the 'key player' to target from Man United? Which Newcastle star will be this season's 'gift'? And which TWO teams do our experts tip to win 3-0 in Gameweek 1?
Mail Sport - with help from our friends over at Fantasy Football Hub - have forged a panel of experts to predict the outcome of each Premier League fixture ahead of the opening weekend.
Julen Lopetegui claims Jarrod Bowen will rise to the challenge of becoming West Ham captain and insists he's 'not concerned' about the winger being weighed down by the armband
KATHRYN BATTE: Julen Lopetegui believes Jarrod Bowen will rise to the challenge of becoming West Ham captain and is confident he has made the right appointment.
Best defenders to pick in YOUR fantasy teams: Arsenal and Liverpool each boast TWO of the top five for predicted points, but who is No 1 according to FPL experts?
The premium defenders provide the lure of regular clean sheet points - and they look hard to ignore in terms of AI predicted points across the opening four gameweeks.
New Aston Villa signing reveals that he's asked Unai Emery to coach him in Spanish despite not being able to speak the language
The recent acquisition is eager to make an instant impression at Villa Park, with many of Emery's coaching staff being from Spain.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins West Ham in £15m deal from Man United as the right back admits 'it was a no-brainer' as he signs seven-year deal at the London Stadium
KATHRYN BATTE: The right back has signed a seven-year deal at the London Stadium and becomes the Hammers eighth signing of the summer.
- Bizarre Champions League draw offers up Aleksander Ceferin as James Bond and Cristiano Ronaldo on the button… but UEFA failed to convince us that the new format will be an improvement
- Chelsea SCRAPE past Swiss minnows Servette to secure European football for this season as Enzo Maresca is nearly made to pay for rotating his squad
- Revealed: Erik ten Hag's sham ceasefire with Jadon Sancho and why the Man United outcast can now finally revive his career, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Liverpool host Real Madrid and Arsenal face TWO trips to Italy in new Champions League format… while draw hands Aston Villa THREE home ties against former winners of the competition
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- Lee Carsley's first England squad is a brave and exciting one - he won't say if he wants the job permanently, but the interim boss is confident about how it should be done, writes IAN LADYMAN
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- PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU name the Man City starting XI that secured their first title following a dramatic 3-2 win against QPR in 2012?
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- Fans criticise 'confusing' new Champions League format as they call for old system to return after inaugural draw... but some hail 'so many classic pairings from the start'
- Bring it on! Aston Villa chief fires warning shot across the continent after Champions League draw pitted them against European heavyweights
- Cristiano Ronaldo beams with delight as UEFA present him with a special award to honour his Champions League all-time scoring record
- Fans joke that Cristiano Ronaldo 'looks so bored' as star is given the task of pushing the button during Champions League draw
- Liverpool think they've landed the bargain of the summer in £10m Chiesa… here's how they did it
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- The transfer window is broken and this is how to fix it - Mail Sport's experts take you inside the chaos of deadline day
- Here's the REAL reason why Premier League clubs are selling off their homegrown talent, writes SIMON JORDAN
- Chelsea are on a journey to self-destruction after embracing the private equity scam, writes ALEX BRUMMER
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