… Unai Emery has been declared "king" of the Europa League after winning the competition for a fifth time and securing Aston Villa's first trophy for three decades on Wednesday. …
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Aston Villa manager who led the club to Europa League glory in 2026, defeating Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul.
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- May 2026
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era By AFP May 21, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's Scottish midfielder John McGinn and his teammates celebrate with the trop …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era… Unai Emery's side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans' thunderous volley. …
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy droughtAudio By VocalizeUnai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era… "I'm just over the moon, it means everything," one fan told the BBC, while another described the victory on Wednesday as "the best night of my life".Unai Emery's side ended their trophy drought with a stylish 3-0 win against Freiburg in Istanbul, thanks to goals from Youri Tielem …
Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph… The 44-year-old has used those lessons to revitalise a club that was stuck in a rut when he arrived to replace the sacked Unai Emery in December 2019. …
How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait… Ollie Watkins struck twice as Villa boss Unai Emery was rewarded for naming a strong side just days before the Europa League final. …
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualificationWatkins salutes Emery after Villa reach Europa final By AFP May 08, 2026 04:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's Scottish midfielder John McGinn is mobbed by teammates after scoring the team's f …
Watkins salutes Emery after Villa reach Europa final… De Zerbi's side won 2-1 at much-changed Villa last weekend after Unai Emery rested his key players to prioritise their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. …
Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened VillaVilla's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery By AFP May 07, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's Spanish manager Unai Emery gestures from the touchline during the English Pr …
Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery
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Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy
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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.
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Today
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.
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Yesterday
Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery urges ambitious new era
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa wins Europa League, ends 30-year trophy drought
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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
Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 16 May
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 →
Friday 8 May
Aston Villa reaches Europa League final, beats Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager defends win over Aston Villa
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 7 May
Villa manager Emery confident in future despite Europa setback
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 →
Tuesday 5 May
Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws
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 →
Monday 4 May
Tottenham escapes relegation zone with 2-1 victory over Aston Villa
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 →
Thursday 30 April
Emery targets Europa League glory with Aston Villa
Unai Emery said he wants to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as the Premier League club prepares for a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The two former European champions, meeting Thursday at the City Ground, are one step away from a continental final.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →