6 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

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3 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

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3 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

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3 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...

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4 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

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5 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

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5 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

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7 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

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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...

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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

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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.

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2 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

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2 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.

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2 w. 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...

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2 w. 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

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3 w. ago Monday’s briefing: Mikel Arteta delighted with ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal

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

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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

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3 w. 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...

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3 w. 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...

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