Aston Villa Are Back In The Premier League After Derby Victory

27th May 2019

Victory in the richest game in football could be worth as much as £200 million ($253 million) to Villa

Aston Villa's players celebrate on the pitch after the English Championship play-off final football match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 2019. Aston Villa won the game 2-1, and are promoted to the Premier League. PHOTO | AFP
Aston Villa's players celebrate on the pitch after the English Championship play-off final football match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 2019. Aston Villa won the game 2-1, and are promoted to the Premier League. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Aston Villa were promoted to the Premier League on Monday after beating Derby County 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium
  • Anwar El Ghazi put Villa ahead with a header on the stroke of half-time before John McGinn capitalised on a goalkeeping error to score Villa's second just shy of the hour mark

LONDON, United Kingdom- Aston Villa were promoted to the Premier League on Monday after beating Derby County 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

Anwar El Ghazi put Villa ahead with a header on the stroke of half-time before John McGinn capitalised on a goalkeeping error to score Villa's second just shy of the hour mark.

Derby substitute Jack Marriott ensured a nervous finish for Villa with a goal nine minutes from time but Dean Smith's side held on to return to the top flight.

Victory in the richest game in football could be worth as much as £200 million ($253 million) to Villa.

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