SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 27: Personnel survey the damage at the site of a crane collapse during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident which caused major damage. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Bufolin/Getty Images)
Aston Villa Snatch Late Victory at West Ham in Premier League Opener
Aston Villa began their Premier League campaign with a dramatic late winner against West Ham, courtesy of substitute Jhon Duran. The Colombian striker, who had been the subject of summer transfer speculation involving the Hammers, sealed a 2-1 victory for Unai Emery’s side, leaving West Ham to rue a sluggish start.
Duran, who replaced an underwhelming Ollie Watkins with half an hour left, made the most of his opportunity by latching onto Jacob Ramsey’s pass and slotting the ball into the bottom corner with just 11 minutes remaining. The goal was a fitting response from Duran, whose move to West Ham had been widely discussed but never materialised. Instead, the hosts opted to bring in Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug, a decision that ultimately did little to trouble Villa’s resolute defence.
Nottingham Forest register loan transfer interest in Aston Villa star
Left-back is a position that Forest have been looking to strengthen all summer and Moreno is the latest name to emerge. The Athletic report that Villa are aware of Forest’s interest in the Spaniard and that the player is mulling over his options.
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