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VILLA PROGRESS: EMI BUENDIA AND MORGAN ROGERS FIRE ASTON VILLA PAST TOTTENHAM INTO THE FOURTH ROUND
Aston Villa dump Tottenham out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win. Goals from Buendia and Rogers deepen the gloom for Thomas Frank.
Aston Villa edged out Tottenham 2-1 in the FA Cup’s third round, keeping their hot streak alive across all competitions.
Villa wasted no time. Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers each finished off some slick team moves in the first half, putting them two up before Spurs could settle in.
Tottenham needed a bit of that classic cup magic after the break. Ten minutes in, Wilson Odobert gave them hope—he broke free and buried his chance, waking up the home crowd.
Spurs pushed, searching for an equaliser, but Villa kept their cool. They held on for their fourth straight win over Tottenham and moved one step closer to bettering last year’s FA Cup run, when they reached the semis.
Tottenham shook things up after their late loss to Bournemouth, swapping in five new faces: Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, and Richarlison. Villa made six changes themselves from their last match at Crystal Palace—Marco Bizot, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Emi Buendia, and Donyell Malen all slotted in.
The game started scrappily. Villa lost Boubacar Kamara early to injury, and Youri Tielemans—who knows a thing or two about winning the FA Cup—came on.
The opening 20 minutes saw a few hopeful shots from a distance, but not much else. Then Torres started a move from deep. Four passes later, Villa sliced right through the Spurs' defence. Malen drove to the edge of the box, drew defenders in, and slipped the ball left to Buendia. With all the time he needed, Buendia smashed it into the roof of the net.
The villa wasn’t done. Matty Cash let fly from outside the box, and as the half went on, Villa tightened their grip in midfield, especially through Bogarde and John McGinn.
Tottenham showed a bit of life near halftime. Danso sent a looping header over from a corner, and Xavi Simons burst through the middle, setting up Randal Kolo Muani. Muani finished, but the flag was up—offside.
Right before the break, Villa struck again. They pressed high, forced a mistake, and built another classy team goal. Malen slid a pass into the box for Buendia, but instead of shooting, Buendia backheeled to Rogers. Rogers sidestepped three defenders and finished coolly into the corner with his weaker foot.
After halftime, Spurs looked sharper. Simons tested Bizot from range, and moments later, Kolo Muani battled for the ball, broke forward, and set up Odobert, who slotted home and raised the volume in the stadium.
Spurs kept pressing. Simons forced another save, and suddenly Tottenham owned the midfield, forcing Villa into desperate blocks inside their own box.
But Villa weathered the storm. They regrouped, strung together some sharp passes down the right, and Cash found Buendia near the penalty spot. His shot took a deflection, and Pedro Porro had to clear off the line.
Tottenham looked like they scored when Simons rounded Bizot and finished, but again, he’d gone too early—offside.
Spurs threw on Dominic Solanke, finally back from a long layoff. Villa shored up their defence, determined to see it out. In the end, the Claret and Blues did enough. They’re through to the next round.
MARSEILLE MELTDOWN: WHY MEDHI BENATIA QUIT AFTER A BITTER MASON GREENWOOD FALLOUT
Marseille meltdown: Medhi Benatia resigns as Sporting Director after clashes with Mason Greenwood. Get the latest on De Zerbi’s exit.
Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, has quit his job after reports of friction with Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker.
It’s a tough time for the club. Benatia’s exit comes with pressure piling up; Marseille’s going through a rough patch that also saw Roberto De Zerbi walk out. De Zerbi left after that brutal 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The team are sitting in fourth, and they just missed out on the next round of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.
Benatia, who used to play for Morocco and had a solid career with Bayern Munich, Roma, and Juventus, confirmed he’s stepping down. In his statement, he didn’t hold back: “Since I got here, I’ve poured my heart into this job with one goal: getting Marseille back where it belongs. I know this club inside out. I understand what it asks of you and the passion behind it.”
He tried to keep things positive: “We’re still in the fight. Making the Champions League is within reach, and we’re still gunning for the Coupe de France. Even with the setbacks and bad luck, the project’s still moving forward on the pitch. But I can’t ignore what’s happening around us.”
Benatia pointed to growing frustration and a communication breakdown: “In Marseille, results speak for themselves. You know I don’t sugarcoat things. With all the tension in management, I’ve handed in my resignation because, to me, the club always comes first. I don’t want to be an obstacle or a burden.”
He finished with a note of regret: “I did everything I could, but I couldn’t calm things down around the team even though I really believe they can hit their targets.”
Apparently, Benatia and Greenwood just didn’t get along. Greenwood’s been crucial for Marseille since joining in 2024, and while De Zerbi backed him publicly, things between Benatia and Greenwood reportedly got icy. L’Equipe claimed the two barely spoke, and Benatia didn’t hide his criticism on or off the field.
Some say Benatia got fed up with Greenwood ignoring commercial duties last summer and not caring about the fallout. Now De Zerbi’s on the market, a familiar name for clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham, both hunting for new managers.
De Zerbi’s already been linked to United before. After his stint at Brighton, he was apparently considered for the Old Trafford job before they stuck with Erik ten Hag.
ARRESTS AT THE MKM: WHY POLICE INTERVENED DURING HULL CITY’S FA CUP DEFEAT
Police made arrests at the MKM Stadium as Chelsea beat Hull 4-0. Read the full report on Pedro Neto's hat-trick and the fan fallout.
Hull City say police made arrests after fans started up discriminatory chants during their 4-0 FA Cup loss to Chelsea on Friday night. Early in the game, the stadium’s PA system cut in with a warning: stop the chanting, or face arrest. Stewards and police didn’t mess around in the second half; the club announced they’d actually detained some supporters.
The chant targeted Chelsea and was homophobic. It’s not the first time this kind of thing has happened. Back in 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service made it clear that a certain lyric in the chant is a homophobic slur, and using it can land you in legal trouble. Just ask Paul Boardman, a Liverpool fan who got slapped with a Wembley ban and a £500 fine for shouting it at a train station.
Meanwhile, the game itself got away from Hull. Chelsea rolled over them, with Pedro Neto bagging a hat-trick. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic still found a few positives, though. He liked the team’s defensive setup and thought they could’ve used their counterattacks better. “We deserved at least one goal,” he said, “but if we play like this, we’ll be in a good spot in the Championship.” He’s already thinking ahead to the next match against QPR.
On the other side, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was back at the MKM Stadium, his old stomping ground. He was buzzing about his team’s attitude and effort, especially in the first half. “Hull are flying in the Championship, and I hope they make the Premier League,” he said. “But our mentality and quality tonight made the difference.” He singled out Pedro Neto for his work rate and finishing, but really, he seemed proud of the whole squad. “Everyone put in a shift. The mentality was spot on.”
The night was extra special for Rosenior. He had more than 20 family members in the stands and got warm applause from both sets of fans. “This club means a lot to my family and me,” he said. “I really appreciate the welcome. It was a good night all around.”
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