3 h. ago ‘Match his movement, stay patient’: just how do you stop Erling Haaland?

Very few have worked out how to contain Manchester City’s striker. As past opponents attest, there are no easy solutionsNo coach has found a way to stop Erling Haaland in his past 12 matches, the striker scoring in each and 22 times in all competitions for club and country. Pep Guardiola knows most about the Norwegian’s talents and jokingly suggested a plan to keep him out: “Four centre-backs.” There are no straightforward answers, especially as so many have tried and failed.On Sunday Aston Villa and Unai Emery will be tasked with formulating a strategy to keep Haaland quiet. Not that the Manchester City player is particularly perturbed by not being involved for much of a match. His touches are infrequent but very often telling. The focus generally against Haaland is preventing the ball from reaching him but with City’s array of creative talents, that is easier said than done. Continue reading...

Science

7 h. ago Mikel Arteta sack claim shot down as 'entitled' Arsenal fans put in their place

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has won 179 of his 302 matches in charge since replacing Unai Emery, but he could face the axe if the Gunners don't win the Premier League this season

Sport

16 h. ago John McGinn says Aston Villa cannot let Go Ahead Eagles loss derail league form

Emiliano Buendia missed a late spot-kick as Villa squandered an early lead to suffer a 2-1 humbling in Deventer.

Politics

27 h. ago Unai Emery: Aston Villa must be more clinical from the penalty spot

Emiliano Buendia missed a late spot-kick as Villa slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Go Ahead Eagles.

Science

28 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Porto, Celtic v Sturm Graz and more: Europa League – live

⚽️ Europa League goal updates from across Europe⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to MichaelEmery has brought a lot of the big hitters off the bench – Rogers, McGinn, Cash, Kamara – as they try to get an equaliser. Rogers has just hit the outside of Go Ahead Eagles’ post through a cross/shot from an acute angle. Maatsen has just flashed a dangerous low cross across the face of goal. Villa are getting closer.Go Ahead Eagles come from behind to lead! It’s the right back and captain Mats Deijl with the goal for the Dutch side, latching onto a fine lofted through ball and finishing delicately over Martínez with a little dink! Unai Emery, half-hiding in his anorak, looks absolutely miserable on the sidelined as he is getting pelted by the rain. Continue reading...

Politics

28 h. ago Aston Villa shockingly stunned by Go Ahead Eagles in Europa League

Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa: Unai Emery’s side let slip a lead as they were humbled by the Dutch club

Events

29 h. ago Go Ahead Eagles 2 Aston Villa 1: Visitors lose 100% record in Europa League after throwing away lead to snap 5

PERHAPS Aston Villa fans should not Go Ahead and book their return flights to Istanbul just yet for next May’s Europa League final. Boss Unai Emery, overseeing his 200th game in Europe, might be a mastermind and serial winner of this competition but Villa’s progress stalled in the eye of Storm Benjamin in central Holland....

Politics

29 h. ago Go Ahead Eagles v Aston Villa, Brann v Rangers and more: Europa League – live

⚽️ Europa League goal updates from across Europe⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to MichaelEmery has brought a lot of the big hitters off the bench – Rogers, McGinn, Cash, Kamara – as they try to get an equaliser. Rogers has just hit the outside of Go Ahead Eagles’ post through a cross/shot from an acute angle. Maatsen has just flashed a dangerous low cross across the face of goal. Villa are getting closer.Go Ahead Eagles come from behind to lead! It’s the right back and captain Mats Deijl with the goal for the Dutch side, latching onto a fine lofted through ball and finishing delicately over Martínez with a little dink! Unai Emery, half-hiding in his anorak, looks absolutely miserable on the sidelined as he is getting pelted by the rain. Continue reading...

Politics

55 h. ago 'Difficult to fathom': Chelsea legend John Terry reveals frustration at lack of managerial opportunities

The former Blues defender dreamed of taking up a head coach role, but has not yet had the opportunity

Politics

60 h. ago Why Unai Emery won't follow Ange Postecoglou plan in pursuit of Aston Villa glory

Aston Villa have been installed as the favourites to win the Europa League this season, but Unai Emery has often warned about Premier League form

Politics

5 d. ago Aston Villa's hero making up for lost time after crushing blow

Emi Buendia has made some crucial contributions for Aston Villa in recent weeks and has been a key player for Unai Emery's side

Politics

5 d. ago Tottenham vs Aston Villa live: Unai Emery’s side face Premier League test after political storm

Villa will see league victory after being caught up in a political storm over their Europa League tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Politics

6 d. ago Arne Slot’s Liverpool tactical shifting is gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Jonathan Wilson

Winning the Premier League means the Dutchman can ride out the setbacks after making radical changes to his gameplanReplacing a legend is difficult. Even if that legend has lingered too long, even if he has stayed beyond the scope of his powers, coming next is an almost impossible job. David Moyes could not follow Sir Alex Ferguson. Unai Emery could not follow Arsène Wenger. Brian Clough could not follow Don Revie.When there has been a successful transition it has tended to come from within. George Allison continued Herbert Chapman’s work at Arsenal. Dave Mackay took the Derby Clough had built to another league title. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Ollie Watkins injury latest as Unai Emery reveals triple Aston Villa boost ahead of Tottenham clash

England striker sustained a knock in the 3-0 win over Wales last week

Events

7 d. ago Tottenham injury latest as Thomas Frank shares major blow before Aston Villa clash

Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, and Thomas Frank could be without as many as six players for the visit of Unai Emery's side

Events

7 d. ago Ollie Watkins update as Unai Emery delivers injury news ahead of Tottenham clash

Unai Emery has provided an injury update on Ollie Watkins ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Tottenham

Events

8 d. ago John McGinn contract update as Aston Villa make big decision

John McGinn's current contract will expire at the end of next season

Politics

9 d. ago Managing Aston Villa as deal sealed for £80m star and Ollie Watkins gets transfer wake

Aston Villa have endured a mixed start to the season and Unai Emery will be hoping to see an upturn in form after the international break when they head to Tottenham

Economics

1 week ago John McGinn names the Scotland record he'd swap for World Cup finals as he reveals Steve Clarke half time fury

The midfielder has smashed through the 80 cap mark with 100 appearances for the Dark Blues firmly in sight

Politics

1 week ago 'There's no arguing': Scotland ace addresses Steve Clarke reaction and throws support behind 13

Scotland midfielder John McGinn says the side are frustrated with their performances during the recent international break.

Politics