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Unai Emery Is Rebuilding Aston Villa with One Arm Tied Behind His Back: Just Ask Goretzka
Emery's Rebuild Remains Frustrated With Goretzka's Absence"When you need an engine, trust German," declared Aston Villa's social media channels, announcing the signing of Leon Goretzka. Two weeks later, Villa supporters still haven't seen him play a minute.Goretzka issued a statement this week on his own social media explaining why."Unfortunately, my body has reacted to the increased workload after my time away from the pitch,"...
What Unai Said: Emery on Villa’s Toothless Draw at Hull City
What Unai Emery Said After Villa’s Goaless Draw Against Hull CityAston Villa's first point of the season arrived without a goal to show for it. The goalless draw at Hull City left Villa with one shot on target in their opening three Premier League games — the lowest total recorded by any side since 2003-04. Villa boss Unai Emery was left facing the same...
Aston Villa’s Defensive Concerns Ahead of Celtic Clash: Emery Keeping Cards Close?
Aston Villa head into their crucial Champions League clash against Celtic with defensive issues dominating the pre-match discussion. With Tyrone Mings racing against time to prove...
Unai Emery Explains Tyrone Mings Replacement Logic
Match Reaction: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – A Missed OpportunityAston Villa were left to rue what could have been after a 1-1 draw against...
Unai Emery’s Left Frustrated as he Calls Out Player’s Mentality After Missed Opportunity
Unai Emery Left Frustrated by Villa Players MentalityAston Villa’s 1-0 loss to Monaco in the Champions League group stage was a hammer blow to...
“We Never Gave Up” – Emery Reflects on Villa’s Fightback Against Arsenal
Aston Villa showcased their fighting spirit in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Arsenal, clawing back from 2-0 down to secure a vital point at the...
Unai Emery Admits to Tyrone Mings Struggles and Concerns
Unai Emery Discusses Tyrone Mings' ReturnAston Villa’s defensive frailties have been a key concern for manager Unai Emery this season, particularly on the road, where the team has...
Unai Emery Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Arsenal v Aston Villa Injury UpdateAhead of Aston Villa’s highly anticipated Premier League trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, manager Unai Emery provided key...
Emery Expresses Delight as Villa Break Away-Day Curse After Everton Triumph
Match Reaction: Unai Emery Breaks Down Everton WinAston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his delight after his team secured a crucial 1-0 victory away at Everton, thanks...
Match Reaction: Unai Emery on Much Needed Leicester Win
Match Reaction: Aston Villa 2 Leicester City 1Aston Villa kicked off the second half of their Premier League campaign in 2025, in positive light,...
The Job Unai Emery Could Easily Have…if He Wanted it
England Manger's Job AdvertThe quest to find Gareth Southgate's replacement has reached the stage where the FA are both ticking the 'open recruitment' box...
Unai Emery Discusses His Aston Villa Objectives and Defensive Experiments
Unai Emery's Aston Villa AmbitionUnai Emery's objectives have constantly shifted within the short period he's been at Aston Villa. Initially, the priority was to...
Unai Emery Discusses Moussa Diaby’s Role at Aston Villa
Unai Emery's First Thoughts on Moussa DiabyAston Villa Head Coach Unai Emery got to share his thoughts on new signing Moussa Diaby with the...
Villa’s Europa Hopes Hang by a Thread: Emery Remains Determined for Last Chance at Qualification
Emery Remains Determined for Last Europa ChanceAfter Aston Villa suffered a narrow defeat to Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery remained...