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Aston Villa missed the opportunity to take the lead in the Premier League by drawing at home with Sheffield United
Aston Villa – Sheffield United / Photo: © Marc Atkins / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
Aston Villa failed to beat Sheffield United at home in the match of the 18th round of the English Championship.
The meeting took place in Birmingham on Friday and ended with a score of 1:1. The hosts had the advantage in possession of the ball and shots on goal, but Sheffield opened the scoring at the end of the match in the 87th minute, the goal was scored by forward Cameron Archer. The Birmingham team fought back in stoppage time, with Nicolo Zaniolo scoring (90+7).
Unai Emery’s team missed the opportunity to temporarily lead the Premier League table, with 39 points and second place. Sheffield United is in penultimate, 19th place with 9 points.
English Championship. Premier League. 18th round
Aston Villa (Birmingham) – Sheffield United (Sheffield) – 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Zaniolo, 90. — Archer, 87.
Source: Sportbox
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