Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club have announced. The Spaniard has been rewarded after guiding Villa to a fourth-placed finish and Champions League qualification last season. Emery has transformed Villa’s fortunes since taking charge in October 2022 with the club just three points above the relegation […]
Unai Emery has not given up hope of Aston Villa still reaching a first European final since 1982 despite losing 4-2 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos. Villa, playing their biggest occasion in Europe since winning the European Cup 42 years ago, suffered a Greek tragedy as they crumbled […]
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has full faith in deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen going into Thursday’s Europa League Conference semi-final first leg with Olympiacos. The Sweden international will play as number one Emiliano Martinez is suspended after picking up three yellow cards in the competition so far, with two of them coming in […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has committed to the club until at least 2027 after his contract was extended. The Spaniard’s existing deal still had two years to run but he has agreed terms for an additional 12 months, the PA news agency understands. Villa are also keen to sit down with the 52-year-old in […]
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was pleased to return to home comforts after registering a first Premier League win at Villa Park in 2024 with a 4-2 success over Nottingham Forest. Villa had lost back-to-back games to Newcastle and Manchester United but put that right against Forest to strengthen their grip on a top-four place. […]
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery admits their goalless draw at Everton was a disappointment as they seek to keep pace with the top-flight’s big hitters. Villa had a chance to move level on points with leaders Liverpool with a win but Emery’s first Premier League 0-0 in his 97th match kept them in third, […]