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Arsenal put down title marker with victory at Aston Villa
25 August 2024 Off

Arsenal put down title marker with victory at Aston Villa

By Total Football News

Arteta’s changes also made a difference. Leandro Trossard gave them a 67th-minute lead against the run of play, producing a smooth right-foot finish past Villa keeper Emi Martinez to score with his first touch after replacing Gabriel Martinelli.

It is almost impossible to move at Villa Park without hearing Argentina’s World Cup-winning keeper celebrated as “the world’s number one” but he momentarily flouted the lofty billing with a desperately weak

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – BBC Sport
25 August 2024 Off

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – BBC Sport

By Total Football News

Aston Villa were unable to repeat the punishment they heaped on Arsenal in the Premier League last season and there was an element of self-inflicted wounds as the visitors turned the tables on their former manager Unai Emery.

Villa Park was a formidable, unforgiving environment last season, as both Arsenal and eventual champions Manchester City discovered when they were beaten here, and for a time it looked like Emery’s side

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Nottingham Forest sign Alex Moreno from Aston Villa on season-long loan
22 August 2024 Off

Nottingham Forest sign Alex Moreno from Aston Villa on season-long loan

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno on loan for the rest of the season, with an option for a permanent deal.

The Spaniard, 31, had fallen behind behind new signing Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne in the pecking order at Villa Park.

Moreno joined Villa from La Liga side Real Betis in January 2023 in a £13.2m deal and was Unai Emery’s first signing, having previously been

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West Ham United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – BBC Sport
17 August 2024 Off

West Ham United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – BBC Sport

By Total Football News

Duran replaced England striker Ollie Watkins, who had looked sluggish after minimal pre-season training, with half an hour remaining and it was the substitute who made the decisive contribution.

Reports throughout the summer suggested that Duran was on his way to east London, with the Colombian striker even reprimanded by Villa after doing a ‘crossed Hammers’ gesture with his arms on social media.

However, the move ultimately did

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Southampton: Striker Cameron Archer joins from Aston Villa for £15m
16 August 2024 Off

Southampton: Striker Cameron Archer joins from Aston Villa for £15m

By Total Football News

Southampton have signed striker Cameron Archer from Aston Villa for £15m.

The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s and leaves Villa despite only returning from Sheffield United last month.

The England Under-21 international rejoined Villa after the Blades’ relegation from the Premier League last season triggered a buy-back clause, but they have now decided to sell him again.

Archer said: “I’m really excited to be here. I

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Jaden Philogene: Aston Villa expected to re-sign £18m Hull winger
12 July 2024 Off

Jaden Philogene: Aston Villa expected to re-sign £18m Hull winger

By Total Football News

Hull winger Jaden Philogene is expected to re-join Aston Villa after their late move for the England Under-21 star.

The 22-year-old is flying back from Hull’s pre-season training base in Turkey and should finalise a move over the weekend.

He is due to sign a five-year deal after less than 12 months away from Villa Park.

Villa made a late move to hijack Ipswich’s bid to sign Philogene after the

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa manager signs new five-year contract
27 May 2024 Off

Unai Emery: Aston Villa manager signs new five-year contract

By Total Football News

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract with the club after taking them into next season’s Champions League.

The 52-year-old Spaniard has turned Villa around since arriving from Villarreal in October 2022 with the club sitting 17th in the Premier League.

He led them to seventh place in his first season in charge and fourth this campaign.

“I am very happy to take this step and

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa manager wants club to be Premier League challengers
17 May 2024 0

Unai Emery: Aston Villa manager wants club to be Premier League challengers

By Total Football News

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants to turn the club into title contenders after reaching the Champions League.

Villa wrapped up fourth spot, qualifying for the Champions League, after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday.

They go to Crystal Palace for Sunday’s final Premier League game of the season 20 points behind leaders Manchester City.

But Emery wants to bridge that gap and take Villa to the next

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Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract to 2027
23 April 2024 0

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract to 2027

By Total Football News

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has extended his contract with the club until 2027.

Villa were 16th in the Premier League and fighting relegation when the Spaniard took over from Steven Gerrard in November 2022.

In a remarkable turnaround, Emery, 52, guided Villa to a seventh-place finish to qualify for the Europa Conference League, the club’s first participation in European football since 2010–11.

This season, they sit fourth in the

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Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa striker should win player of the season, says team-mate Emi Martinez
14 April 2024 0

Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa striker should win player of the season, says team-mate Emi Martinez

By Total Football News
Emery proud of ‘competitive’ Villa players

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez believes team-mate Ollie Watkins should win Premier League player of the season.

Watkins is just one goal behind Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the race for the golden boot.

“He should be a really, really good contender,” Martinez told Sky Sports.

Watkins has led the charge for Unai Emery’s side, who are now fourth with five matches left –

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