Unai Emery, an intense manager tweaking his methods as Aston Villa navigate uncharted territory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Unai Emery, an intense manager tweaking his methods as Aston Villa navigate uncharted territory

New York Times  

Once the November international break was over, Aston Villa knew they were embarking on eight games in 28 days. Congested schedules are par for the course, but Unai Emery’s side would arguably feel the harshness of winter more than most other Premier League teams. Villa had taken the lead through Jhon Duran and were adhering to Emery’s instructions of keeping possession across the back line and a build-up shape that had an overload of six players to Forest’s “three attackers”, knowing defenders always had an out ball. “Minute 70” was a phrase repeated by Emery post-match, essentially used as a dividing line in demonstrating the contrast in Villa’s performance. Emery was angered by Morgan Rogers taking a quick free kick earlier in the half and, by the time Forest had decided to break out of their polite, well-mannered attitude to pressing, Villa’s manager became crab-like in his movement, jockeying across the width of his technical area after Boubacar Kamara was briefly not in the correct position behind the ball.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Emery proud of his Villa team as it prepares to face “formidable” PSG
2 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Emery proud of his Villa team as it prepares to face “formidable” PSG

The Hindu  

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side into a Champions League quarterfinal but now wants even more as it faces a daunting clash with Paris St Germain. “For our club, it is very important to be in the Champions League quarterfinal, to play against Paris St Germain is something we have to be proud of,” …

Inside Unai Emery’s Aston Villa analysis sessions: Detailed, intense and inspiring
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Inside Unai Emery’s Aston Villa analysis sessions: Detailed, intense and inspiring

New York Times  

Analysis sessions to Unai Emery are what hairdryers were to Sir Alex Ferguson. “Emery’s attention to detail is the best I’ve ever seen”, says one highly experienced member of staff who has worked across several clubs and, like every other person quoted in this piece, has spoken to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships. We know …

Unai Emery SLAMS 'unfair' Premier League fixture list as Aston Villa prepare for five games in 14 days after Liverpool clash was rescheduled
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unai Emery SLAMS 'unfair' Premier League fixture list as Aston Villa prepare for five games in 14 days after Liverpool clash was rescheduled

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has branded the Premier League fixture list ‘unfair’ after Aston Villa’s clash with Liverpool was rescheduled for next week. Villa are baffled at the decision as they have only one Premier League fixture in March and believe the game should have been rearranged for that month. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has branded the Premier League fixture schedule …

Unai Emery feels confidence returning after Aston Villa end winless run
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery feels confidence returning after Aston Villa end winless run

Hindustan Times  

Unai Emery felt his Aston Villa side restored confidence by returning to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League. Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage …

Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford: Unai Emery's men end six-week winless run with emphatic victory over toothless Bees
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford: Unai Emery's men end six-week winless run with emphatic victory over toothless Bees

Daily Mail  

Morgan Rogers sported a new peroxide look and stood out from the crowd with a goal and assist as Aston Villa ended a run of eight games without a win. Rogers settled nervy Villa Park with a stunning opener after 21 minutes and then set up Matty Cash with an Ollie Watkins penalty sandwiched in between as Unai Emery’s men …

Late controversy against Juventus can’t hide Aston Villa truth under Unai Emery
4 months ago

Late controversy against Juventus can’t hide Aston Villa truth under Unai Emery

The Independent  

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Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not

The Telegraph  

As Unai Emery saw his team slump to a fourth consecutive defeat at Anfield, lines from “Casablanca” were presumably not in the forefront of his thoughts, even if his season is rapidly in danger of being remembered by the slogan “We’ll always have Bayern.” The famous victory over the Bundesliga giants from Munich at Villa Park at the start of …

‘It’s the biggest mistake I witnessed’: Unai Emery laments Tyrone Mings’ error after Aston Villa defeat
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘It’s the biggest mistake I witnessed’: Unai Emery laments Tyrone Mings’ error after Aston Villa defeat

The Independent  

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Unai Emery knows raising standards at Aston Villa brings pressure
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery knows raising standards at Aston Villa brings pressure

The Independent  

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Unai Emery defends 10 Carabao Cup changes as Crystal Palace defeat weakened Aston Villa side
5 months ago

Unai Emery defends 10 Carabao Cup changes as Crystal Palace defeat weakened Aston Villa side

The Telegraph  

A deeply frustrated Unai Emery mounted a staunch defence of his 10 changes that cost Aston Villa a quarter-final place. Villa are currently top of the Champions League but a severely weakened team suffered the club’s fourth straight domestic cup loss. While Tyrone Mings made his first senior start for 810 days, Emery’s decision to give his big hitters the …

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to turn dominant performances into wins
5 months ago

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to turn dominant performances into wins

The Independent  

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Unai Emery says Aston Villa deserved to beat Bournemouth after dramatic draw
5 months ago

Unai Emery says Aston Villa deserved to beat Bournemouth after dramatic draw

The Independent  

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Unai Emery throws down the gauntlet to his Aston Villa players to prove they are title contenders - as he admits he doubted their 'mentality' after draw with Ipswich
5 months ago

Unai Emery throws down the gauntlet to his Aston Villa players to prove they are title contenders - as he admits he doubted their 'mentality' after draw with Ipswich

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to prove they are true winners by keeping pace with the Premier League title contenders this weekend. Their win over Bologna on Tuesday left Villa top of the redesigned Champions League table and optimism among supporters is sky-high ahead of Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth at Villa Park. Yet Emery was so disturbed by Villa’s …

Unai Emery sets sights on silverware as Aston Villa continue to ‘break barriers’
5 months, 1 week ago

Unai Emery sets sights on silverware as Aston Villa continue to ‘break barriers’

The Independent  

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Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to continue to 'break barriers' in the Champions League as the Spaniard's side look to build on perfect start in return to competition
5 months, 1 week ago

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to continue to 'break barriers' in the Champions League as the Spaniard's side look to build on perfect start in return to competition

Daily Mail  

They host Serie A club Bologna at Villa Park on Tuesday in third round of games Villa have won both of their games so far in their return after 41 years away Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to become genuine Champions League contenders and continue to 'break barriers' as they battle European football's elite. Villa have two wins from …

Aston Villa's come-from-behind win at Fulham showed a young team growing with maturity... even after their best start in 26 years, it feels like Unai Emery and his side can get even BETTER
5 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa's come-from-behind win at Fulham showed a young team growing with maturity... even after their best start in 26 years, it feels like Unai Emery and his side can get even BETTER

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery walked into his post-match press conference and hardly looked like a man whose side had got off to their best league start in 26 years. Unai Emery is keeping calm despite overseeing Aston Villa's stunning start to the new season Villa got off to their best league start in 26 years by beating Fulham 3-1 on Saturday Villa …

Unai Emery is doing exactly what a modern manager is NOT meant to do. TOM COLLOMOSSE on how a plan most top clubs would reject took Aston Villa to victory over Bayern Munich - and Man United are up ne
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery is doing exactly what a modern manager is NOT meant to do. TOM COLLOMOSSE on how a plan most top clubs would reject took Aston Villa to victory over Bayern Munich - and Man United are up ne

Daily Mail  

It was a little after 10pm on one of the greatest nights Villa Park has witnessed and Unai Emery was thinking about beating the former European champions. As Villa players celebrated wildly in the dressing room, Emery was already talking about facing Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered side at Villa Park on Sunday. Aston Villa recorded a famous win in their …

Unai Emery's men channelled the class of 1982 in conquering of Bayern Munich... their silencing of Vincent Kompany's free-scoring German giants proves Aston Villa are BACK, writes OLIVER HOLT
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery's men channelled the class of 1982 in conquering of Bayern Munich... their silencing of Vincent Kompany's free-scoring German giants proves Aston Villa are BACK, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. MATCH FACTS ASTON VILLA : Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Philogene, Rogers, Ramsey ; Watkins Subs: Bogarde, Buendia, Cash, Gauci, Nedeljkovic, Swinkels, Young, Zych Goal: Duran 79' Booked: Carlos, Duran, Maatsen Manager: Unai Emery BAYERN MUNICH : Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic ; Gnabry, …

Unai Emery frustrated at missed opportunity after Aston Villa are held
6 months ago

Unai Emery frustrated at missed opportunity after Aston Villa are held

The Independent  

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Unai Emery details the 'challenge' of navigating a congested fixture schedule as Aston Villa look towards hosting Bayern Munich - after his side had to settle for a point against Ipswich
6 months ago

Unai Emery details the 'challenge' of navigating a congested fixture schedule as Aston Villa look towards hosting Bayern Munich - after his side had to settle for a point against Ipswich

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has refuted suggestions that Aston Villa will struggle to summon the energy for next week’s Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich following a breathless 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday. Unai Emery insisted his side must adapt to the challenges of playing Champions League football Villa will play host to Bayern Munich in their first Champions League …

Unai Emery admits Villa’s first-half performance did not meet his standards
6 months, 1 week ago

Unai Emery admits Villa’s first-half performance did not meet his standards

The Independent  

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Premier League: Unai Emery Delighted with Aston Villa's Poise Under Pressure in Comeback Win over Everton
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League: Unai Emery Delighted with Aston Villa's Poise Under Pressure in Comeback Win over Everton

News 18  

A confident Aston Villa remained patient and made no changes in their game plan after going 2-0 down to Everton, manager Unai Emery said after his side pulled off a 3-2 victory at home in the Premier League on Saturday. Emery, who last season led Villa to their first top-four finish in the league since 1995-96, was happy with his …

‘August is difficult and different’ for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery
7 months ago

‘August is difficult and different’ for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

The Independent  

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Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to avoid Newcastle United top 4 fate in new season
7 months ago

Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to avoid Newcastle United top 4 fate in new season

India Today  

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery emphasized the importance of learning from Newcastle United's previous challenges following their Champions League qualification, urging his team to focus on closing the gap at the top of the Premier League. Villa kicked off their league season with a 2-1 win over West Ham United last weekend, following their fourth-place finish last season, which secured …

Unai Emery Signs New Five-Year Contract with Aston Villa
10 months ago

Unai Emery Signs New Five-Year Contract with Aston Villa

News 18  

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Monday. pic.twitter.com/D0IpC4v1KC — Aston Villa May 27, 2024 “I am very happy to take this step and the responsibility of leading this club,” Emery told Villa’s website. “There’s a great chemistry in Aston Villa and the element of the fans’ support also makes the …

Unai Emery not thinking about Tottenham results in top-four battle
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery not thinking about Tottenham results in top-four battle

The Independent  

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Unai Emery toasts ‘very good week’ for Aston Villa after win against Bournemouth
11 months, 1 week ago

Unai Emery toasts ‘very good week’ for Aston Villa after win against Bournemouth

The Independent  

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Unai Emery demands mentality shift from Aston Villa after Brentford collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery demands mentality shift from Aston Villa after Brentford collapse

The Independent  

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Unai Emery relieved to survive scare as Aston Villa draw blank at Ajax
1 year ago

Unai Emery relieved to survive scare as Aston Villa draw blank at Ajax

The Independent  

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Unai Emery praises Aston Villa for playing ‘seriously’ after stunning first half
1 year, 1 month ago

Unai Emery praises Aston Villa for playing ‘seriously’ after stunning first half

The Independent  

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Point at Everton ‘not enough’ for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery
1 year, 2 months ago

Point at Everton ‘not enough’ for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

The Independent  

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Premier League: Villa’s Emery rues loss vs Man United after ‘brilliant’ season so far
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League: Villa’s Emery rues loss vs Man United after ‘brilliant’ season so far

The Hindu  

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side lost an “amazing opportunity” to seize all three points against Manchester United after the Midlands club surrendered a two-goal lead in the Premier League on Tuesday. Villa suffered its first defeat in 11 games in all competitions as sixth-placed United came back from behind to win 3-2 at Old Trafford. We lost …

Unai Emery pleased with ‘fantastic’ draw despite Villa missing chance to go top
1 year, 3 months ago

Unai Emery pleased with ‘fantastic’ draw despite Villa missing chance to go top

The Independent  

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Unai Emery and Aston Villa: Inside a stunning transformation
1 year, 3 months ago

Unai Emery and Aston Villa: Inside a stunning transformation

New York Times  

In the refurbished gym at Aston Villa’s training ground, players are regularly put through their paces, spend time building up their strength and flexibility and develop the team bond that is such a key part of their incredible current form. This is how Villa turned their form and fortunes around, including how: Emery warned players to never make the same …

Unai Emery keen to keep things balanced at upwardly mobile Aston Villa
1 year, 3 months ago

Unai Emery keen to keep things balanced at upwardly mobile Aston Villa

The Independent  

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How Aston Villa made Manchester City look utterly ordinary for 90 minutes
1 year, 3 months ago

How Aston Villa made Manchester City look utterly ordinary for 90 minutes

New York Times  

Fifteen years to the day after Unai Emery first encountered Pep Guardiola, he finally managed to overcome him in the most dominant of ways. Vidagany was Emery’s press officer at Valencia in 2008 and like others close to Villa’s head coach, shares the school of thought that nights like Wednesday are a by-product of the Spaniard’s dedication and expertise. He …

Unai Emery wanted a statement victory from Aston Villa
1 year, 4 months ago

Unai Emery wanted a statement victory from Aston Villa

New York Times  

As is customary, Aston Villa’s analysts work a match or two ahead. Before the UEFA Conference League home game against AZ Alkmaar in early November, members of Unai Emery’s support staff were preparing for Tottenham Hotspur. Tactically, Spurs were suffocating Villa and Emery’s midfield — reshaped due to the back three — could not connect the thirds together, rushing the …

Unai Emery demands consistency from Aston Villa after victory over Fulham
1 year, 4 months ago

Unai Emery demands consistency from Aston Villa after victory over Fulham

The Independent  

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Unai Emery is tamping down Aston Villa expectations – but anticipation is growing
1 year, 4 months ago

Unai Emery is tamping down Aston Villa expectations – but anticipation is growing

New York Times  

There were wry smiles. Villa, with Emery’s eminence in Europe, are geared towards the here and now, signing players of experience and continental pedigree and recruiting a large backroom staff built by the head coach. And though he remains cautious on this season’s targets, Emery, tellingly, has begun to voice “his dream” of winning the Champions League of late. That’s …

Unai Emery confident Aston Villa can challenge for top-four spot
1 year, 5 months ago

Unai Emery confident Aston Villa can challenge for top-four spot

The Independent  

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Aston Villa show why Unai Emery has them dreaming of the Champions League
1 year, 5 months ago

Aston Villa show why Unai Emery has them dreaming of the Champions League

The Telegraph  

Aston Villa’s new slogan to capture their resurgence is ‘The Giant Is Awake’, and there is no question that something special is stirring at this famous old club. Under the spell of their brilliant Basque coach Unai Emery, Villa are ready to write some history of their own and here was another memorable afternoon in front of their supporters. This …

What watching Unai Emery coaching with his hands in his pockets says of Aston Villa
1 year, 5 months ago

What watching Unai Emery coaching with his hands in his pockets says of Aston Villa

New York Times  

Whenever Unai Emery’s hands are in his pockets or his arms are folded, Aston Villa feel in good shape. Emi was playing in our idea that we spoke of before the match.” “They wanted to lure us to him so they could explore the space at the back,” Emery’s opposite number Pascal Jansen said. Tielemans celebrates during the win over …

Unai Emery’s year at Aston Villa: A triangle of power, 12-hour days, transforming players
1 year, 5 months ago

Unai Emery’s year at Aston Villa: A triangle of power, 12-hour days, transforming players

New York Times  

Unai Emery’s popularity at Aston Villa is beyond doubt — with one notable exception. Steven Gerrard was sacked after defeat at Fulham last year Now, on the anniversary of Emery’s appointment, Villa are a team and a club transformed. That is my dream.” Villa represented Emery’s second crack at the Premier League — nothing would be left to chance. GO …

Unai Emery's year at Aston Villa: Meticulous planning, a ruthless streak and poaching doctors
1 year, 5 months ago

Unai Emery's year at Aston Villa: Meticulous planning, a ruthless streak and poaching doctors

The Telegraph  

It is a mission which just over 12 months ago appeared desperately forlorn: Villa had been thrashed at Fulham, with furious owner Nassef Sawiris leaving the game early to initiate the dismissal of Steven Gerrard. Emery is a head coach who thought nothing of analysing Legia Warsaw’s last 27 home matches before their meeting in a Europa Conference League group …

JOE BERNSTEIN: Unai Emery's Midas touch has helped transform Villa Park into a fortress, with Aston Villa boasting one of the best home records in the Premier League - but the Spaniard isn't resting o
1 year, 5 months ago

JOE BERNSTEIN: Unai Emery's Midas touch has helped transform Villa Park into a fortress, with Aston Villa boasting one of the best home records in the Premier League - but the Spaniard isn't resting o

Daily Mail  

Perhaps Unai Emery’s greatest achievement as he celebrates his first anniversary as Aston Villa manager is turning Villa Park into a proper fortress in an era where consistency at home is statistically more difficult than ever. Emery, appointed on October 24 last year, will seek Villa’s 11th Premier League home win in a row against West Ham Sunday. Unai Emery …

Unai Emery savours ‘special’ Villa Park atmosphere in rout of Brighton
1 year, 5 months ago

Unai Emery savours ‘special’ Villa Park atmosphere in rout of Brighton

The Independent  

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Aston Villa 1-2 Everton: Sean Dyche's side advance in the Carabao Cup as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores in second consecutive outing on return from injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Aston Villa 1-2 Everton: Sean Dyche's side advance in the Carabao Cup as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores in second consecutive outing on return from injury

Daily Mail  

Mail Sport's new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here Everton advanced to the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday When he joined Aston Villa nearly a year ago, Unai Emery said one of his priorities was to win a trophy but he has now lost all three of his domestic cup matches as boss. Goals …

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa blueprint, distilled into one goal
1 year, 7 months ago

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa blueprint, distilled into one goal

New York Times  

If there was ever an example of a manager’s fundamental beliefs, all condensed into a single passage of play, it was Matty Cash’s second goal against Burnley on Sunday. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4TtgHWGKRv — Aston Villa August 27, 2023 While Emery’s increased forward-passing intentions worked effectively, Cash’s second goal was striking precisely because the build-up was in such contrast to the team’s …

Emery wants to make ‘new history’ with Aston Villa in Europe
1 year, 7 months ago

Emery wants to make ‘new history’ with Aston Villa in Europe

The Hindu  

Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to “write a new history” ahead of the Premier League club’s first European campaign in 13 years. Aston Villa faces Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in the first leg of its Europa Conference League qualifying play-off at the Edinburgh team’s Easter Road ground on Wednesday. Emery, a four-time Europa League winner as a manager, said …

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