unlucky

Having conceded an unlucky goal, the Dons then scored one of their own.

"We were very unlucky that we had to play PSG in March, because in this country we don't have a winter break," Slot said.

Alonso has made a couple of mistakes, but fundamentally he has been unlucky and Stroll has benefited from circumstances.

Villa were unlucky to lose to Manchester City on Tuesday but the question is whether they have got another big performance in them, like the ones they have produced in Europe.

"I was unlucky, I went for a couple of challenges and my knee just gave out. I don't think there was an overarching reason why. It was just luck of the draw."