Unai Emery — Aston Villa manager who led the club to Europa League victory and Champions League qualification in 2026.
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… 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. …
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Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa By AFP April 30, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Everton - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain …
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with VillaArsenal 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →