5 h. ago Unai Emery discusses Donyell Malen role after Burnley win and singles youngster out for praise

Donyell Malen scored twice as Aston Villa beat Burnley 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, with Unai Emery explaining the tactical tweak which helped the Dutchman shine

Events

6 h. ago Unai Emery says ‘still work to do’ after Villa revival continues against Burnley

Donyell Malen’s double paved the way for a 2-1 win.

Economics

63 h. ago Unai Emery responds to major Robin van Persie claim after Aston Villa's win at Feyenoord

Robin van Persie claimed referee Rade Obrenovic apologised to him at half-time as Feyenoord lost 2-0 to Aston Villa

Politics

3 d. ago John McGinn stands up in ‘difficult moments’, says Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

The Villa captain was on target in the win over Feyenoord.

Politics

3 d. ago Europa League roundup: McGinn seals Villa win as Rangers and Celtic lose

Emi Buendía also on target in 2-0 win at FeyenoordRangers lose 2-1 at Sturm Graz; Celtic beaten by BragaEmi Buendía and John McGinn struck second-half goals as Aston Villa beat Feyenoord 2-0 in Rotterdam to make it back-to-back Europa League wins.Villa, who beat Bologna 1-0 in their opening game last week, held their nerve at De Kuip after coming under heavy first-half pressure, with Buendía and then McGinn scoring for Unai Emery’s side. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago How to watch Aston Villa v Feyenoord on TV tonight – channel and kick

Unai Emery’s side will be looking to build on their opening victory against Bologna

Politics

3 d. ago Rodri replacements in short supply with Manchester City’s metronome lacking rhythm | Will Unwin

Nico González’s error against Monaco highlighted the glaring need for a succession plan in midfieldPatience is required for Rodri, Manchester City’s metronomic midfielder. Returning from something as serious as a cruciate ligament injury was never going to be straightforward. He made a tentative comeback at the end of last season after months out and continues to readjust to a role the Ballon d’Or winner had made his own.Pep Guardiola has been quite clear that Rodri cannot yet cope with the rigours of playing three games in a week and, as such, it was no surprise to see him withdraw the 29-year-old after an hour of the 2-2 draw in Monaco, having left him out entirely of the weekend win over Burnley. There are no concerns that Rodri will not get back to his best, but the mechanics of the body need to match up with the mind and that, understandably, is not instantaneous after such a major setback. What it also clear is that City need to evaluate their succession plan. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Rodri still cannot cope with playing three games a week, says Pep Guardiola

‘He is not injured but in the tendon he has a difficulty’Midfielder missed Burnley win but available for MonacoRodri is not able to cope with the demands of Manchester City’s rigorous schedule as he continues his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury, according to Pep Guardiola. The Spanish midfielder missed ­Saturday’s win over Burnley after stating he was not fit but will be available to face Monaco on Wednesday in the Champions League.City’s form collapsed last season after Rodri suffered the injury against Arsenal a year ago. Guardiola is wary of overloading him at this stage and putting the midfielder at risk of the problem recurring. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Pep Guardiola unsure when Rodri will return to best at Man City after ACL injury

Rodri sat out City’s 5-1 win over Burnley on Saturday after feeling pain in the knee in which he tore his anterior cruciate ligament last season.

Events

5 d. ago Man City handed major double injury boost ahead of Monaco showdown

Rodri missed the 5-1 win over Burnley at the weekend but is in line for a return against Monaco

Events

6 d. ago Monday’s briefing: Mikel Arteta delighted with ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes “the goals are coming” for striker Ollie Watkins.

Politics

7 d. ago Unai Emery expects goals to start flowing for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins

The England forward scored his first of the season to equalise against Fulham.

Events

7 d. ago Unai Emery explains Harvey Elliott decision after former Liverpool star subbed at half

Harvey Elliott was substituted at the break in Aston Villa's 3-1 win against Fulham

Politics

7 d. ago Ollie Watkins ends drought to spark Aston Villa comeback win over Fulham

How Aston Villa needed this, a first league victory of the season easing the increased weight of expectation in these parts. A nervy Europa League win over Bologna on Thursday offered a slim platform on which to build and this week Unai Emery reiterated the Premier League remains Villa’s priority.Fulham punished Villa for another flat start with Raúl Jiménez heading in from a corner inside three minutes but Ollie Watkins’s first goal of the season and two strikes across two second-half minutes, courtesy of John McGinn and Emiliano Buendía, earned a comeback victory. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Aston Villa 3 Fulham 1: Emery breathes sigh of relief as hosts finally win Premier League game but do it the hard way

OLLIE WATKINS ended his 10-game wait for a goal as Aston Villa finally clinched their first Premier League victory of the season. Just when Unai Emery’s season looked set to suffer another setback after Raul Jimenez had given Fulham a shock third-minute lead, Watkins put his struggles behind him with a moment of magic to...

Sport

7 d. ago Aston Villa vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Unai Emery’s side look for first Premier League win of the season

ASTON VILLA look to put their poor start to the season behind them against Fulham. Unai Emery's side are yet to win a game in the Premier League this term and have scored just one goal coming into this one. Villa held on to beat Bologna 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night but...

Politics

7 d. ago Man City face Rodri injury wait with four players to miss Monaco Champions League tie

Manchester City injury latest as Pep Guardiola delivers verdict on Rodri following Premier League win over Burnley

Sport

8 d. ago Man City stars show true colours with Kyle Walker gesture in Burnley win

Kyle Walker lapped up the applause and respect on his Manchester City return but had a tough afternoon against his former teammates

Events

9 d. ago Football Daily | Aston Villa finally win but remain a shadow of their former selves

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Seven games into the season and Aston Villa finally have a win on the board. And while it may have come in Bigger Vase, a competition they probably resent having to play in after being robbed of a lucrative Bigger Cup place by some overzealous refereeing in their final match of last season, it at least gives Unai Emery a platform on which to build, even if his players have yet to produce a performance even remotely fit to lace the steel-toed boots of all those geriatric rockers who joined Ozzy Osbourne at Villa Park for his summer farewell. Despite last night’s win, Emery’s side continue to look a pale facsimile of the one that pushed the tournament’s eventual winners, PSG, all the way over two legs in their Bigger Cup quarter-final last season. Something is definitely not quite right at Villa Park, a state of affairs perhaps best illustrated by the fact the assist for their winner came in the form of a comedy air-shot by the desper...

Sport

9 d. ago Surprised Unai Emery makes Aston Villa demand after Europa League attendance

Aston Villa claimed their first win of the season on Thursday night, but Unai Emery was surprised about the attendance at Villa Park

Politics