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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has dismissed any suggestion that his club shares a friendly relationship with Chelsea, despite a flurry of high-profile transfers between the two sides this summer. The Spaniard insisted that the competitive nature of the Premier League means both teams are effectively out to "kill" one another on and off the pitch.

Leon Goretzka took plenty of time in his search for his next club and was already in danger of becoming one of the losers of the transfer summer. He has now chosen a club facing a Herculean task.

Ollie Watkins has officially brought his storied six-year spell at Aston Villa to an end after completing a permanent move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. The England international leaves the West Midlands as the club's record Premier League goalscorer in a deal worth a reported £51m, with Watkins taking the time to bid an emotional farewell to Villa fans in a heartfelt message.

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