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… If Villa finish fifth - their current position - and win the Europa League, the Champions League place they would earn by ending in that position would be passed down to the Premier League's sixth-placed team. …
Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title raceCitizen Digital
… a Park, Birmingham, Britain - August 20, 2023 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery talks to Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey during a break in play REUTERS/Chris Radburn Audio By Vocalize Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League …
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with VillaCitizen Digital
… For that to happen, Villa would need to win the Europa League and finish fifth in the Premier League. …
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalArgentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. PSG retained the title they won the previous year against Tottenham Hotspur.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the Champions League winners "want to win everything" this season, starting with Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match against Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg. Enrique noted that while it is difficult to win consistently, PSG aims to demonstrate their level on the pitch.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected by FIFA for the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and unable to officiate the tournament, but will referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. A US State Department official cited associations with suspected members of terrorist organizations as the reason for his ineligibility.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest, has filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by the London club's fans at a Premier League match depicting him holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head. The banner, displayed nearly a year ago at Selhurst Park during a 1-1 clash, included text sarcastically denying his involvement in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking, or corruption; the FA later fined Palace £50,000 for failing to control supporter conduct.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old French international, who grew up in the Paris region, returns to PSG where he previously played from 2013 to 2015.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he hopes new signings can help the club win the Champions League for the first time since 2020, after the club won the league and cup double last season but lost to Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, earning 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and merchandise revenue. The 34-year-old Egyptian international departs the Premier League after nine years with Liverpool, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier signed for Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer, joining on a two-year contract. The 34-year-old, who has 83 international caps for Belgium, previously played for Lille.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nottingham Forest's new manager Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for a strong Premier League season, but says there is "no button to press" guaranteeing success. Glasner arrived at Forest after winning the FA Cup and European Conference League with Crystal Palace.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano on May 27, 2026, with a second-half goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Manager Oliver Glasner said the victory earned the club the Europa League place they deserved after UEFA revoked their qualification due to multi-club ownership rules the previous season.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AC Milan announced the sacking of coach Massimiliano Allegri and senior management after the club missed Champions League qualification following a 2-1 home loss to Cagliari in the final league game of the season.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Aston Villa supporters lined the streets of Birmingham on Thursday to celebrate the club's Europa League final victory, their first silverware in 30 years. The side defeated Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul, ending a trophy drought since the 1996 League Cup and securing their first major European prize in 44 years.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a 22-year wait, with Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Arsenal finished as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, ending a six-year trophy drought and moving five points clear of City.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday his Old Trafford future will be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job permanently. Contract talks over a two-year deal with an option of a further season are believed to be underway.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, with Villa trailing 1-0 after the first leg. Emery said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said the club cannot afford to dwell on their injury problems as they battle relegation from the Premier League, with only four games remaining to avoid the second tier. De Zerbi called on his players to abandon a "loser" mindset despite losing Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke to injury after ending a 118-day league winning drought against Wolves.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →