11 h. ago Unai Emery impressed with Aston Villa’s desire in victory over Basel

Youri Tielemans came off the bench to hit the winner.

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12 h. ago Classy Tielemans seals win in Basel to keep Aston Villa on march in Europe

Roger Federer, an ardent Basel supporter, was up in the stands, in the posh seats to be precise, but even from there he could surely appreciate the grace with which Youri Tielemans clinched victory for Aston Villa.Unai Emery turned to Tielemans at half-time to lift his side and the midfielder delivered within eight minutes, his classy first-time finish regaining Villa the lead, after Evann Guessand’s early strike was cancelled out. This represented a 14th victory in their past 16 matches and it felt a significant one, too, given the pileup at the top of the league table amid the fight to advance automatically to the round of 16 in March. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Liverpool: Unai Emery confirms £35m Harvey Elliott transfer decision as FIFA ruling reveals key clause

On-loan midfielder faces an uncertain future after being frozen out by Unai Emery

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26 h. ago Unai Emery aims to craft ‘a new era’ at Aston Villa on special return to Basel

At the scene of one of his Europa League final triumphs, the manager is setting targets to achieve success with VillaFor Unai Emery, there was a welcome air of familiarity upon arrival at Basel’s St Jakob-Park on Wednesday. It was a return to Switzerland and the scene of his third Europa League triumph with Sevilla in 2016, when his side overcame Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool, 3-1.“This competition is so, so special for me,” the Aston Villa manager said. “We won here, it was a fantastic day and is a fantastic memory. To remember it is very good.” And then came a big but. Two, in fact. “I want to build a new moment, a new era, a new way with Aston Villa. I can remind myself of the moment I had here.” Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future addressed as Unai Emery reveals conversations

Harvey Elliott has not been included in Aston Villa's squad to face Basel with Unai Emery seeking a solution for the Liverpool loanee

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5 d. ago Aston Villa are the real deal in title race after Arsenal win and Unai Emery knows it

Emi Buendia struck in the final seconds of stoppage time to give Aston Villa a 2-1 victory over Arsenal and move within three points of top spot in the Premier League

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5 d. ago Mikel Arteta points blame for Aston Villa's dramatic winner against Arsenal

Aston Villa closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table as Emi Buendia struck deep into stoppage time to earn Unai Emery's side a statement 2-1 victory

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5 d. ago Villa’s Buendía scores with last kick of the game to stun leaders Arsenal

Mikel Arteta had acknowledged the hazards that awaited Arsenal, the Premier League’s pacesetters, at Villa Park. Aston Villa inflicted irrecoverable damage on his side in January, Unai Emery’s team rallying from two goals down to earn a point at the Emirates Stadium, a result that left Arsenal lagging behind Liverpool and with too much ground to make up in the title race. Two seasons ago Villa did the double over Arsenal, two late goals earning an away victory in the final weeks of the season that paved the way for Manchester City to pip Arteta’s side to the crown.So Arteta and Arsenal knew the challenge of unpicking a Villa side that had won 12 of their previous 14 matches in all competitions, including eight of their previous nine league matches. Emery equally knew the difficulty of overcoming an Arsenal side who had won 17 of their 21 matches this season and seemingly addressed perceived weaknesses in the summer. Even with Cristhian Mosquera absent with an ankle injury, meaning J...

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5 d. ago Arsenal player ratings: Eze hooked in game to forget vs Aston Villa but Odegaard is Gunners’ beating heart

EMILIANO BUENDIA helped Aston Villa gatecrash the title race as they earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal with a 95th minute winner. The Premier League leaders were eyeing their first Premier League away win since the start of November as they visited Unai Emery's in-form Villans as Mikel Arteta named three changes to the...

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6 d. ago Arsenal: Aston Villa drop huge Emiliano Martinez injury update after worrying Unai Emery admission

Aston Villa goalkeeper is a major doubt for a reunion with his former club on Saturday

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6 d. ago Wretched start to six wins in a row: how Aston Villa turned their season around

As Premier League’s most in-form side prepare to host Arsenal their experience is beginning to look like a superpowerIn a parallel universe somewhere, Unai Emery is still wrestling with his black puffer coat in his dugout at the Amex Stadium, trying to force his hands through the sleeves, fresh from hurling it to the ground in wild celebration. The adrenaline of Aston Villa’s 4-3 comeback win at Brighton on Wednesday has probably only just faded. He made cinematic viewing and triggered memories of Mario Balotelli struggling to put on a warm-up bib and Tim Sherwood, while Villa manager a decade ago, launching his club-branded jacket towards the turf after Christian Benteke equalised against QPR.By the end, Emery was hoarse and Villa had chalked up an eighth victory in nine Premier League matches, 12 out of 14 in all competitions. Across the past 10 league matches, Villa have accrued a division-high 25 points and in that time only Manchester City have scored more goals and Arsenal con...

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6 d. ago Emi Martinez injury latest as Aston Villa star in race for Arsenal reunion

Unai Emery delivers new update on ex-Gunners goalkeeper, with Marco Bizot on standby once more

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6 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta drops hint over selection shock as he faces big dilemma

Gunners boss has headache for key trip to face Unai Emery’s in-form Aston Villa

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8 d. ago Unai Emery issues Emi Martinez injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Former Gunners keeper may not face his old club

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8 d. ago Unai Emery hopes Ollie Watkins can kick on after ending goal drought at Brighton

High-flying Villa soared to third place in the Premier League table.

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9 d. ago Unai Emery lifts lid on Ollie Watkins concern as Aston Villa form explained

Ollie Watkins has scored just one goal in 19 appearances for Aston Villa this season, with Unai Emery revealing the striker has been playing through the pain barrier

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9 d. ago Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

The Seagulls are flying high again under Fabian Hurzeler and face a major test against Unai Emery's Aston Villa at the Amex

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1 week ago Unai Emery hails Aston Villa turnaround as Wolves win moves them into top four

Villa failed to win any of their opening five Premier League games and scored just one goal.

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1 week ago Unai Emery and Aston Villa CAN gatecrash the Premier League's title race party

Aston Villa made a shaky start to the campaign but their Spanish manager has kept calm and led them to ten wins in their last 12 matches in all competitions

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1 week ago Aston Villa target Premier League star for surprise £50m January transfer

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is looking for a long-term replacement for England striker Ollie Watkins

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