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There will be an unwanted post-script as Uefa is bound to come down hard on the Hammers for the unwanted first-half scenes that left Biraghi playing with a bandage round his head for the last hour of the contest and forced the club to condemn those responsible. Fiorentina's Biraghi was hit in the head by an object thrown from the West Ham end Hemp had been denied by Arnold before the before the break but the Hammers goalkeeper had no chance as Hemp's effort from the edge of the area nestled itself into the top left corner of the net.

It was a priceless effort against a Lyon side who are a shadow of the team that beat Manchester City on their way to reaching the Champions League semi-final two seasons ago. Bowen timed his run to perfection as Lucas Paqueta slid a superb pass through the Fiorentina defence. Then, with virtually the final touch, Fabianski produced a brilliant one-handed save to deny Rodrigo. West Ham's struggles continueIn his 33 Premier League matches in charge of Aston Villa, Emery has overseen 20 wins and five draws, with 65 points won from 99 up for grabs. Taking the side up to seventh last season was beyond even the most optimistic Villa fan’s dreams, with the team qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League. Appointed on 24 October 2022 as manager, replacing Steven Gerrard in the hotseat, Emery joined a Villa side that was sat two places and just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. The sight of a bunch of flowers on the seat Gold would have occupied was a poignant sight, next to his long-time business partner David Sullivan, who did make the journey to West Yorkshire. We had to win, we played half a game against 10 men. When you play against 10 players you should be winning but we conceded a silly goal," Bosz said. Bowen again proves his importance to Hammers The decision to appointment Rehanne Skinner as Paul Konchesky's replacement was one that may not have been widely welcomed by West Ham fans.

It has almost been a year of Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and it has been a 12 months that has exceeded almost all expectations. Bowen's goal triggered euphoric scenes in the stands and a fierce reaction from Moyes, who was feeling pretty aggrieved at how the game had been panning out. Teenage forward Wilfried Gnonto had put the hosts ahead when he thrashed the ball home after 27 minutes, only for Lucas Paqueta to level with a well-taken penalty after VAR had intervened following Pascal Struijk's foul on Jarrod Bowen.And the calm manner in which the 19-year-old thrashed home his first goal for the club past Fabianski hinted at cult status if he keeps performing in this manner. Despite the potential for a semi-final with Barcelona - which some long-time Hammers fans believe would be the biggest match in their history, even taking account of previous trophy successes in the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup - they heeded the advice.

Not content to rest on their laurels, Villa have recruited smartly in a bid to establish themselves as a top contender in the Premier League. Belgian international Youri Tielemans joined from Leicester City before the acquisition of Spain defender Pau Torres and France winger Moussa Diaby from Villarreal and Bayer Leverkusen, respectively.

Defenders

Bowen had been a doubt for the game with the heel injury he suffered at Liverpool last month that kept him out of the last-16 win over Sevilla.

The performance was better than recent efforts, which should count in the Scot's favour but, in a world where results count, West Ham's league position does not provide much cause for comfort as only goal difference keeps them out of the bottom three. Klich says goodbye - but Gnonto shines But it was a rare glimpse of goal for the home side, who were forced to defend for long periods. Their defences were eventually breached by on-loan Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who tapped home from close range after the ball had been deflected into his path. The West Ham manager saw things differently. “I’m not sure what happened really on the pitch. I did see Hawa raise her hands, but I saw the opponent raise her hands as well. She stays on the pitch and Hawa gets sent off. The game didn't really develop any momentum as too many players exaggerated non-existent fouls, which made it a tough evening for Spanish referee Carlos Del Cerro Grande, much as it was for Anthony Taylor in the Europa League final seven days earlier. Boss David Moyes would have been unhappy at the way Leeds opened up his defence to score their opener and also at how the hosts were able to overpower a midfield containing England World Cup star Declan Rice as the contest reached its crescendo.Dembele's unnecessary wink as Cresswell made his way off was reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous reaction to Wayne Rooney's dismissal during the 2006 World Cup. Sunday afternoon's Premier League game will be broadcast live on television in the UK by Sky Sports on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. It will also be shown across the world by the Premier League's international broadcast partners.