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Europa League

2026-04-242026-10-05

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Carrick also won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup during a successful 12-year spell as a United midfielder. …

    Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'
  3. Citizen Digital

    … His team are now unbeaten in four games but the spectre of the drop still hangs over the club, who won the Europa League just 12 months ago. …

    Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril
  4. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Unai Emery said Wednesday his Aston Villa side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. …

    Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery
  5. Citizen Digital

    … "We have to remember in ourselves what we have done in the past." Unai Emery's team selection helped as Villa made seven changes with one eye on Thursday's Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. …

    Three talking points from the Premier League
  6. Citizen Digital

    … However, sixth will also earn a Champions League berth if Villa finish fifth and win the Europa League, leaving Chelsea - currently four points adrift of sixth-placed Bournemouth - still with a slender chance. …

    Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Villa boss Unai Emery fielded a weakened team prior to Thursday's Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, allowing Tottenham to dominate as Richarlison bagged their second goal before half-time. …

    Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at Villa
  8. Citizen Digital

    … I don't want people close to me to be crying or think in a different way from me." Europa League semi-finalists Villa can secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification this weekend if results go their way. …

    Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi
  9. Citizen Digital

    … 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 race
  10. April 2026
  11. Citizen 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 Villa
  12. Citizen 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 survival

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Sunderland returns to European football after 53 years

    Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Emery backs Madjo's future despite Champions League squad exclusion

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Watkins leaves Villa for Saudi Arabia as Jackson arrives

    Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Romero leaves Tottenham for Atletico Madrid in €40m move

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. PSG beats Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. PSG coach Luis Enrique targets success in UEFA Super Cup final

    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 →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Somali referee denied World Cup to referee UEFA Super Cup

    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 →

  2. Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over offensive banner

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. PSG sign 33-year-old French defender Digne on three-year deal

    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 →

Friday 7 August

  1. Kompany believes new Bayern signings can win Champions League

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Mohamed Salah signs two-year Trabzonspor contract from Liverpool

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Belgian defender Meunier joins Sunderland on two-year deal

    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 →

  2. Glasner takes Forest reins, warns no quick-fix for success

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Olivier Giroud extends Lille contract one year at age 39

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Feyenoord sacks van Persie after difficult season

    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 →

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG wins second Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    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 →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Crystal Palace wins Conference League, secures Europa League place

    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 →

  2. Crystal Palace wins Conference League final with Mateta goal

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. AC Milan sacks Allegri after failing Champions League qualification

    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 →

Saturday 23 May

  1. De Zerbi urges Spurs to fight relegation battle with passion

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. La Liga season finale: departures and unresolved matters ahead

    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 →

  2. Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy

    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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel ambition

    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 →

  2. Aston Villa fans celebrate Europa League triumph in Birmingham

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal win Premier League title after City draw

    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 →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    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 →

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