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Unai Emery

Unai Emery — Aston Villa manager who won the 2026 Europa League, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought.

2026-04-302026-10-05

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Rogers' departure is another blow for Villa boss Unai Emery after Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United and Lucas Digne's expected switch to Paris Saint-Germain. …

    Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
  3. Citizen Digital

    Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes from Wolves By AFP July 20, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's Spanish coach Unai Emery gestures from the techincal area during the UEFA Champions League Qu …

    Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes from Wolves
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … The winger, who spent a decade with Arsenal's academy before making his debut for the first team under Arteta's predecessor Unai Emery, has two goals and two assists in his last four matches. …

    Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League final
  6. Citizen Digital

    … But victory for Unai Emery's men ensured they finished in fourth ahead of Liverpool. …

    Guardiola goodbye spoiled by Man City loss to Aston Villa
  7. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
  8. Citizen Digital

    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
  9. Citizen Digital

    … 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 drought
  10. The Standard

    Audio 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
  11. The Standard

    … "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
  12. Citizen Digital

    … 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

Saturday 19 September

  1. Kulusevski's return from injury will boost troubled Spurs

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's return from a knee injury sustained in May 2025 will provide a lift for his team. Kulusevski returned to full training this week and should make his comeback after the international break, though he is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday.

    19 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 →

Sunday 30 August

  1. England forward Ollie Watkins joins Saudi Al Hilal from Aston Villa

    England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Saudi club Al Hilal on a three-year deal reported to be worth £50 million, joining a squad that includes Karim Benzema and Crysencio Summerville.

    30 August 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 →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aston Villa signs Japanese keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri

    Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.

    19 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 →

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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for UK record £117 million

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Aston Villa sign Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves

    Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million. The 25-year-old, who has 10 caps for Brazil, made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola's Manchester City tenure ends with loss to Aston Villa

    Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. 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. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 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

  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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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