Aston Villa thrash Fenerbahce 5-0 for record European win
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Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 5-0 at Villa Park, recording their biggest European win and their first home victory of the season. Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scored, as Villa’s fluent attack contrasted with their difficult start to the campaign.
Manzambi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then Jackson struck twice before half-time. Barkley added two second-half goals, including a penalty after Manzambi was fouled; Villa also extended their run to 11 consecutive home wins in European competitions. Mason Greenwood was booed throughout his first appearance in England since January 2022, while a win over Viking next Wednesday would put Villa on course for likely qualification.
- Villa beat Fenerbahce 5-0 in their biggest European win.
- Jackson and Barkley both scored twice.
- A win over Viking would put Villa on course to qualify.
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Aston Villa are a football club from Birmingham who play in the Premier League and compete in European competitions against clubs from other countries. Fenerbahce are one of Turkey’s best-known clubs, based in Istanbul, and regularly play in Europe.
European matches bring clubs together through competitions organised by UEFA, European football’s governing body. Results can affect which teams progress to later rounds, while a strong run at home can become part of a club’s record in Europe.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win”.