The former Manchester United striker was on the score-sheet in the first half before they were reduced to 10 men shortly after the break. Jhon Duran, who completed a move to Al-Awwal Park from Aston Villa in January, came on as a second half substitute with 20 minutes left to play, but was unable to make an impact.

Nassr's Asian Champions League clash against Iranian side Esteghlal on Monday evening amid claims he was set to be punished in the Middle East nation

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Opponents Brentford are winless in their last five Premier League games against Villa, having gone unbeaten in the preceding eight. They won seven of their opening eight league home matches this season but are now winless in the last six, drawing two and losing four.

Al Nassr cult hero Anderson Talisca has got involved in his old side’s affairs, leading to suggestions he was targeting Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian, who made his name at Benfica, is currently

Anderson Talisca seemingly fired shots at Cristiano Ronaldo as he claimed fans are "afraid to say where the mistake is" at Al-Nassr.

Jhon Duran has made a rollercoaster start to life in Saudi Arabia, scoring goals and being sent off since his move from Aston Villa.

Villa are yet to announce their 2023-24 results, but Sportico report that Heck believes the club will be cash flow positive this season. The Nuggets center also broke Wilt Chamberlain's single-game record for assists by a center. The Yankees ace missed the first two months of last season with an elbow injury.

Former Manchester United defender, Axel Tuanzebe, has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo as he named Bastian Schweinsteiger the best Red Devils player he has played with. The 27-year-old Tuanzebe, did not find enough playing time during six seasons at Manchester United,

Emi Martinez and Marco Asensio are both absent from Aston Villa’s squad to face Brentford due to injury. Robin Olsen starts ahead of Martinez in goal at the Gtech Stadium, while Emery has named a forward line of Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers and Jacob Ramsey behind Ollie Watkins.

Jhon Duran failed to deliver in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence as Al-Nassr were held to a goalless draw by Esteghlal.

Axel Tuanzebe has been teammates with Manchester United legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney ... spending much of his time out on loan at Aston Villa, Napoli and Stoke City. The 27-year-old eventually left for good in 2023, joining former ...