Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted he faces a significant challenge in selecting his starting line-up for the season finale against Manchester City. Fresh from the high of their Europa League triumph in Istanbul, the Villans must now refocus for a trip to the Etihad Stadium in what will be Pep Guardiola's final game in charge of the hosts.
Marcus Rashford called his England recall a “full-circle moment” after overcoming recent setbacks to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The forward thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
Morgan Rogers has helped Aston Villa back into the Champions League, but would offers of £100 million-plus ($134m) for the England international be listened to in the next transfer window? Alan Hutton admits that nine-figure fees for the talented playmaker may prove difficult to turn down, with the Villans able to reinvest those funds in a bid to become regulars at European football’s top table.
Morgan Rogers has revealed the relentless instructions from Unai Emery that paved the way for his starring role in Aston Villa's historic Europa League triumph. The forward played a pivotal part in the 3-0 demolition of Freiburg, ensuring the Villans ended their 30-year wait for a major trophy in style.
Emiliano Martinez has revealed that his presence in Aston Villa's historic Europa League final victory was nearly derailed by a painful injury just minutes before kick-off. The Argentine shot-stopper managed to battle through the pain barrier in Istanbul to help the Villans end their 30-year wait for a major trophy.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery secured his fifth Europa League title after guiding Villa to victory in Istanbul. The Spaniard now joins an elite managerial group alongside Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti for major European final wins.
Aston Villa have ended their 30-year wait for a major trophy after a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final. Following a night of celebration at the Besiktas Stadium, star striker Ollie Watkins has opened up on the tactical bravery that allowed the Villans to break down their German opponents.
SC Freiburg may not have impressed the international press on the pitch, but they certainly did so in the stands. Moreover, a new king was crowned on that final night in Istanbul.
Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers all scored great goals as Aston Villa claimed their first major honour in three decades by defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. Unai Emery's men had gone into the game in Istanbul as heavy favourites - not least because their Spanish coach had already lifted the trophy four times - and, towards the tail end of a tense first half, they underlined their vastly superior quality with two sensational strikes.
Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the emotional turmoil of a summer transfer window that reportedly saw him nearly leave Aston Villa for Manchester United. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future last year, the World Cup winner is now adamant that staying at Villa Park was the best decision for his career as he prepares for a historic European final.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Ole Book has shifted the club’s transfer strategy, cooling interest in a permanent move for Jadon Sancho to prioritise a creative playmaker. The German side are eyeing 19-year-old Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri – currently on loan at Marseille – as the ideal successor to Julian Brandt, though a high valuation remains a significant hurdle.
Aston Villa are preparing for their most significant night in decades as they head to Istanbul to face Freiburg in the Europa League final. Amidst the tension of a first major European final since 1982, defender Ezri Konsa has offered a fascinating look into the club's relationship with its most famous supporter, Prince William.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has delivered a scathing assessment of the club's current state, suggesting that the "identity is gone" amid their woeful season under Arne Slot. The former captain's comments come in response to a provocative social media post from Mohamed Salah that has sent shockwaves through the Anfield hierarchy.
Mohamed Salah has appeared to question Arne Slot’s tactical direction at Liverpool, calling for the club to rediscover the "heavy metal" identity that defined the Jurgen Klopp era. The Egyptian forward’s comments come in the wake of a damaging 12th Premier League defeat of the season away at Aston Villa.
Jamie Carragher has launched a scathing attack on the Liverpool squad following their heavy 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa, branding the current side "physically and mentally weak." The Reds legend pulled no punches as he watched his former club's defensive frailties laid bare at Villa Park, leaving Arne Slot facing a mountain of questions regarding his future.
Arne Slot cut a frustrated figure at Villa Park as he attempted to explain another defensive collapse that has left Liverpool’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Reds boss admitted his side are making life far too easy for their opponents after a 4-2 defeat marked a staggering 20th loss of a miserable campaign.
Liverpool's disastrous title defence hit a new low on Friday night as they were thumped by Champions League-bound Aston Villa to put their own hopes of qualification in jeopardy. The Reds were tormented by Ollie Watkins throughout, with the striker bagging a brace and laying on another. The 4-2 defeat leaves Arne Slot's side fifth in the Premier League, four points clear of Bournemouth in sixth having played a game more.
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