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‘If anyone can, he can’ - Villa have UEL ace up their sleeve

Aston Villa have work to do in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash with Nottingham Forest, but Tony Dorigo has told GOAL why Unai Emery can be an “incredible” ace up the Villans’ sleeve. The Spanish tactician is looking to land a familiar trophy for the fifth time in his coaching career, with Dorigo saying “if anyone can, he can” when it comes to bringing a 30-year wait for tangible success to a close in the West Midlands.

Emery emerges as contender for Real Madrid job

Real Madrid have reportedly added Aston Villa manager Unai Emery to their shortlist of candidates to take over the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish giants are beginning their search for a successor to Alvaro Arbeloa, whose tenure appears to be coming to an end as Los Blancos face back-to-back seasons without a major trophy.

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📽️ | Tielemans in hysterics at Emery's reaction to reporter

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery produced a classic deadpan moment during his pre-match duties that left midfielder Youri Tielemans struggling to keep a straight face. As the Spaniard shut down questions regarding potential suspensions, his blunt delivery sparked a wave of laughter in the media room ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg clash against Italian side Bologna.

Villa homecoming? Grealish told who has final say on transfer

Jack Grealish has seen an emotional return to Aston Villa speculated on, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will have the final say on a stunning homecoming transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Everton from Manchester City, with a permanent deal somewhere expected to be agreed in the next window.

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Emery gives update on Martinez after Villa warm-up injury

Unai Emery has provided an injury update on Emiliano Martinez after the Aston Villa goalkeeper was forced to withdraw from the starting line-up just moments before kick-off against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The World Cup winner was initially named in the XI for the Premier League clash at the City Ground but had to be replaced by Marco Bizot after suffering a setback during his pre-match preparations.

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Thirty-year trophy wait over?! Villa told how to keep Emery

Aston Villa are being backed to complete a memorable double in 2026, with Champions League qualification being secured through their Premier League standing and a first trophy win in 30 years. Former Villans defender Richard Dunne has told GOAL how landing major silverware and finishing strongly in top-flight competition can help to keep Unai Emery on board.

Abraham insists Aston Villa CAN catch Gunners and win title

Tammy Abraham has backed Aston Villa to remain in the Premier League title race and challenge leaders Arsenal, claiming Villa are still in with a chance and must "keep pushing" to hunt down the Gunners and Manchester City. Abraham's 88th-minute equaliser earned Unai Emery's side a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds United on Saturday and left the Villans seven points off the top before the top two return to action later in the weekend.

Emery urges Liverpool to get Elliott out of 'damaging' loan limbo

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has urged Liverpool to change the terms of their loan agreement for Harvey Elliott. The midfielder swapped Anfield for Villa Park in the summer on a temporary deal which includes a clause that ensures a purchase option is triggered if he makes 10 appearances for the Midlands club. Emery admits the clause means he's been reluctant to use Elliott and is hoping a new agreement can be found.

Emery offers five-word response to Real Madrid interest

Unai Emery has responded to speculation suggesting that he is a leading contender to succeed Xabi Alonso as manager of Real Madrid. The Blancos are currently working under the tutelage of interim head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Various names have been added to the mix at the Bernabeu, with Aston Villa boss Emery said to be climbing that list.

‘He should've been rested!' - Emery blasted after Watkins suffers injury

Aston Villa’s Premier League title charge has been dealt a potential hammer blow after star striker Ollie Watkins limped off with a hamstring injury during Thursday's Europa League tie. Manager Unai Emery is facing intense scrutiny for risking his talisman in a 'dead rubber' against RB Salzburg, with pundits questioning why the England international was not rested ahead of a crucial run of domestic fixtures.

FURIOUS Emery shoves Tielemans in Aston Villa victory

Unai Emery raised eyebrows after becoming embroiled in a heated clash with Youri Tielemans in Aston Villa’s Europa League win over Fenerbahce, with the Spaniard shoving the midfielder after he was substituted on Thursday. The pair were involved in the bizarre incident as the Villans sealed their place in the last 16 of the competition thanks to a 1-0 victory in Turkey.

Premier League manager fallout makes these two teams worth backing

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace had very eventful weekends in the Premier League. Bettors could take advantage of the managerial fallout.

📽️ | 'Really angry' Villa boss Emery conducts 'weird' interview

Unai Emery conducted a “weird” interview after seeing Aston Villa suffer a disappointing home defeat to Everton, with the Spaniard claiming that his high-flying team are “not top-five contenders” in the Premier League. His comments, and behaviour, raised eyebrows with Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.

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Emery explains why Sancho was not in Villa squad vs Everton

Unai Emery has explained why Jadon Sancho was not included in Aston Villa's squad to face Everton on Sunday evening. Sancho joined the Villans on loan from Manchester United in September but has struggled for regular game time at Villa Park. Indeed, he has started just two league matches this season, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Europa League.

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Real Madrid star linked with shock January move to Aston Villa

A Real Madrid star has been linked with a shock move to Aston Villa after Unai Emery's side missed out on Conor Gallagher. The Villans have been in the market for a new midfielder but just when it seemed they were favourites to sign the Atletico Madrid man, he joined Tottenham instead. Now, the Premier League title hopefuls have set their sights on another midfield option.

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'A possibility' - Emery backed for Man Utd job

Sol Campbell has backed Unai Emery as a potential solution to Man Utd’s crisis, labelling the Spaniard a "proven" option who understands big-club pressure. As Michael Carrick steps in following Ruben Amorim's sacking, Campbell insists United need a steady hand to break their "loop" of failure, identifying Emery as someone who can finally appease the board.

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: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
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