Aston Villa beat Burnley 3-1: Zaniolo makes his debut

Aston Villa, who was invited by Burnley in the third week of the English Premier League, left the field with a 3-1 victory. Nicolo Zaniolo, on loan from Aston Villa from Galatasaray, made his debut with his new team.

Ending the first half with a 1–0 lead with goals from right-back Matty Cash in the 8th and 20th minute, Aston Villa found the net early in the second half. While the locals made it 2-1 with Lyle Foster in the 47th minute, Moussa Diaby scored the goal that relieved Aston Villa in the 61st minute and made the score 3-1.

Villa’s new signing, Zaniolo, came into play in the 73rd minute, the Italian footballer put in an effective game, but was unable to convert the chances he had.

Zaniolo faced goalkeeper James Trafford in one position, but his shot hit the ball off defense and went into the corner. Photo: Reuters.

On the other hand, former Beşiktaş player Nathan Redmond gave up his place to Sander Berge in the 68th minute of the game, who started in the starting eleven in the Burnley shirt.

With this result, Aston Villa, who achieved their second victory in the league, reached 6 points, while Burnley were defeated in the second game.

Aston Villa’s new signing Nicolo Zaniolo failed to seize the opportunity to score seconds after coming into the match! #PL pic.twitter.com/vklR17qOo5

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