Unai Emery
Spanish association football manager
Photo: Aleksandr Osipov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 2d ago
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 6-0 in the Champions League as Greenwood is booed at Villa Park
Aston Villa scored six without reply against Fenerbahce on Wednesday, 14 October, their biggest European win and first home win of the season. Mason Greenwood was booed throughout his first match in England since Manchester United released him in January 2022.
- Oct 7
Mikel Arteta extends Arsenal contract to 2030 with 20 million pound annual salary
The agreement secures the Spaniard through June 2030 after leading the club to its first Premier League title in 22 years, while talks advance over a new deal for Declan Rice.
- Sep 12
Nottingham Forest defeat Aston Villa 2-1 as Unai Emery criticises referee over James McAtee tackle
Igor Jesus scored an 88th-minute winner at Villa Park after Ian Maatsen limped off injured, leaving Aston Villa with one point from their opening four matches.
- Aug 24
Liverpool draw 2-2 at Newcastle as Manchester City and Brighton secure opening Premier League wins
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United, while Manchester City and Brighton opened their campaigns with victories.
- Aug 23
Al-Hilal enters talks with Arsenal for £60m transfer of Gabriel Martinelli
Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal has opened talks with Arsenal to sign winger Gabriel Martinelli for a fee of around £60 million, following a rejected bid from Galatasaray.
- Aug 23
Brighton beat ten-man Aston Villa 4-0 as Unai Emery addresses Ollie Watkins absence
Brighton scored four goals in the opening 31 minutes against Aston Villa before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut, with Unai Emery remaining silent on Ollie Watkins' omitted status.
- Jul 25
Chelsea in talks to sign Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee, who helped Villa to 29 goals last season
The Scottish coach is leaving Villa after five years and seeking a new challenge, with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr also interested.
- Jul 9
FC Porto will face Aston Villa in 2026/27 season presentation on 25 July
The Portuguese champions will play the Europa League winners at Estádio do Dragão, with the squad formally introduced to fans before kick-off. The friendly is Porto's last test before the Supertaça on 1 August.
