10 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

14 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

34 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

35 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

35 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

36 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

36 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

67 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

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 Aston Villa must stop crying foul and focus on the Europa League instead | Jonathan Wilson

There is no grand PSR conspiracy against Unai Emery’s side. They should be challenging Newcastle or Tottenham for fifthFour wins in a row, seven games unbeaten and suddenly life does not seem so bad for Aston Villa. They are up into mid-table and if a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Europa League will not quite live in the memory in the way last season’s games against Bayern Munich, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain do, a return to Rotterdam at least evoked the glory days of 1982.It will be a while yet before the frustration at missing out on the Champions League fades, but there does now seem to be a gathering recognition that Villa have a decent chance of winning the Europa League, potentially adding Istanbul’s Besiktas Park to De Kuip as a venue where they have won a European trophy. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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 w. 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