
Papers: Declan Rice sends message to Arsenal team-mates over title race
Declan Rice reassured Arsenal teammates that the title race is still alive despite their recent loss to Manchester City.
Sunderland faced a thrilling yet heartbreaking defeat against Villa, losing 4-3 after a late missed chance. Despite the loss, Sunderland's performance showed promise as they aim for a strong finish this season.
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The match featured a dramatic turnaround with Sunderland equalizing at 3-3 before Habib Diarra missed a crucial chance, leading to Villa's winning goal.
Sunderland's goals came from Chris Rigg, Trai Hume, and Wilson Isidor.
Despite the defeat, Sunderland remains in a promising position to achieve their goal of finishing with fifty points in the top flight.
Villa showcased strong attacking play, with Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers contributing significantly to their victory.

Declan Rice reassured Arsenal teammates that the title race is still alive despite their recent loss to Manchester City.

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*Sunday 19 April 2026*
*Premier League*
*Villa Park*
*Attendance: 42,599*
*Aston Villa: 4 (Watkins 2â, 36â; Rogers 46â, Abraham 93â)*
*Sunderland: 3 (Rigg 9â; Hume 86â, Isidor 87â)*
***Aston Villa:** MartĂnez, Cash, Konsa; Mings, Maatsen (Digne 70â), Onana; Barkley (BuendĂŹa 70â), McGinn (Sancho 80â), Tielemans; Rogers, Watkins (Abraham 80â)*
***Subs Not Used:** Bizot, Lindelöf, Bogarde, Bailey, Douglas Luiz*
***Sunderland:** Roefs, Mukiele, OâNien; Alderete (Ballard. 63â), Reinildo (Hume 63â), Xhaka; Sadiki, Diarra, Rigg (Talbi 63â); Le FĂ©e, Brobbey (Isidor 84â)*
***Subs Not Used:** Ellborg, Cirkin, Geertruida, Jones, Mayenda*