
Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not
The TelegraphAs 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 October looked like being the moment his team announced they had arrived at the top table of European football. Instead, a run of four straight defeats, and five games without a win, has threatened to leave his club’s season in tatters as they enter the international break eighth in the Premier League – possibly one or two places lower, depending on Sunday’s results. The run has None of this was in the brochure when last season ended in delirium around Villa Park and a flurry of passport renewals, a place in the Champions League for the first time ever and the first time in Europe’s top competition since they defended it in 1982-83. The five games without a win have also featured an unlucky, freak defeat at Club Brugge in midweek, courtesy of Tyrone Mings’ rush of blood in conceding a penalty, and there were also some creditable parts of this Anfield defeat.
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Preston 0-3 Aston Villa: Marcus Rashford at the double as first goals for new club seal FA Cup semi-final spot at Wembley - with Jacob Ramsey also on target
Daily Mail
UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Emery proud of his Villa team as it prepares to face “formidable” PSG
The Hindu
UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa cruises into quarters after beating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate
The Hindu
AVL vs BRU Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg: Asensio scores brace as Villa beats Brugge to reach quarterfinal
The Hindu
UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Villa gets triple returning-player boost ahead of Brugge clash
The Hindu
Liverpool, Madrid and Barcelona looking to complete Champions League job as they protect slim leads
Associated Press
Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge
China Daily
Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge
China Daily
Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side score two crucial late goals to take control of Champions League tie and close in on quarter-finals
Daily Mail
Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff: Marco Asensio bags another brace for Unai Emery's side... as hosts reach FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in a decade
Daily Mail
Crystal Palace continue sensational run as Aston Villa’s decline rolls on
The Independent
Unai Emery: Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult
The Independent
Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes continue as Aston Villa grab late win
The Independent
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery not concerned about Marcus Rahsford's United slump
India Today
Aston Villa coach Emery ready for ‘huge challenge’ of revitalising Rashford
The Hindu
Rashford excited by Aston Villa’s Champions League knockout challenge, seeks form resurgence
The Hindu
Unai Emery remains tight-lipped on Marcus Rashford's impending loan move to Aston Villa - but Spaniard insists his side 'need some players' before the transfer deadline on Monday
Daily Mail
Premier League: Aston Villa closing in on loan move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, claims report
Firstpost
UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Liverpool loses perfect record but finishes top; Villa clinches direct Round of 16 spot
The Hindu
Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain
The Independent
Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa are in talks over move for former Tottenham player in late January deal as he praises the defender's 'quality'
Daily Mail
Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham: Emerson Palmieri earns Hammers a deserved point with second-half equaliser after Jacob Ramsey's early strike
Daily Mail
Arsenal must take blame for Villa fightback: Arteta
China Daily
Premier League: Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa fightback
Deccan Chronicle
Arsenal's draw with Aston Villa highlighted one glaringly obvious flaw that WILL cost Gunners the Premier League title, writes DANNY MURPHY - and it's NOT their lack of a top striker
Daily Mail
Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result from the Emirates as visitors come from 2-0 down to draw
The Independent
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Gunners blow two-goal lead and slip up in title race as Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins strike to seal dramatic comeback
Daily Mail
Arsenal coach Arteta wary of old foe Aston Villa
The Hindu
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sets sights on winning FA Cup
The Independent
Aston Villa in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Donyell Malen - but Unai Emery's side side see opening £15million plus bonuses offer rebuffed
Daily Mail
Aston Villa fail to close gap on top four with draw at home to Brighton
The Independent
Aston Villa v Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score
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Manchester City suffer another defeat, pressure mounts on Pep Guardiola as Aston Villa win 2-1
Hindustan Times
Unai Emery, an intense manager tweaking his methods as Aston Villa navigate uncharted territory
New York Times
Champions League top-eight possible for Aston Villa after thriller in Leipzig
The Independent
Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
The Hindu
Unai Emery relishing chance to take Villa closer to knockout phase at RB Leipzig
The Independent
Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace
Deccan Chronicle
Unai Emery feels confidence returning after Aston Villa end winless run
Hindustan Times
Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford: Unai Emery's men end six-week winless run with emphatic victory over toothless Bees
Daily Mail
Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result and reaction after Cole Palmer stunner seals victory
The Independent
Champions League: Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus
Deccan Chronicle
Late controversy against Juventus can’t hide Aston Villa truth under Unai Emery
The Independent
Aston Villa vs Juventus LIVE: Champions League result and final score after late controversy
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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa plays out goalless draw against depleted Juventus
The Hindu
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool increases gap on top with win against Villa, Wolves registers first win
The Hindu
Liverpool sink Villa to open up five-point Premier League lead
New Indian Express
Liverpool vs Aston Villa live: Score and latest updates from Premier League
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Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea sweating on Palmer’s fitness ahead of Arsenal clash
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