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Arsenal defeat highlights Emery's next Villa objective after defensive progress
It was a solid, if unspectacular, return to Villa Park after a summer of change for the Europa League winners - with plenty of takeaways from the loss to the Gunners.
01.09.26Matchday
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'Happy with the performance, not the result': Emery's message after Arsenal defeat
Beaten 1-0 by Arsenal but much improved, Emery took pride in the performance, praised his debutants, and challenged Tammy Abraham to deliver.
31.08.26Matchday
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Champions Arsenal down spirited Villa on home return
Bukayo Saka grabbed the only goal of the game as Unai Emery's side began the season with successive defeats.
31.08.26Matchday
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Arsenal clash will provide first real look at Emery's new-look Villa
After the Brighton debacle, the Villans return to a much-changed Villa Park with a revamped team.
31.08.26Matchday
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Konsa, Martinez & Watkins sales have changed the tone of Villa's summer
The three high-profile outgoings have shifted the window from one of major change, to wholesale transformation.
31.08.26Opinion
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The last time Villa hosted Arsenal: Buendía's 95th-minute stunner revisited
In December 2025, Emiliano Buendía's 95th-minute winner beat league leaders Arsenal 2-1 and ended their 18-game unbeaten run. We revisit that famous Villa Park night.
30.08.26News
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Steel and a striker: what Goretzka and Jackson bring to Emery's Villa
Goretzka brings steel and experience; Jackson brings pace and a genuine No. 9, reunited with Emery. A tactical and technical breakdown of Villa's two big signings.
29.08.26News
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No excuses, no 'transition': Emery's defiant message before Arsenal
Emery rejects the 'transition' excuse, welcomes Leon Goretzka and faces the champions. The big talking points from his Arsenal press conference and what they mean for Villa's season.
28.08.26News
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Villa to face Coventry in Carabao Cup
The Villans will make the short journey across the Midlands in the third round.
26.08.26News
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Aston Villa's 4-0 humbling is a slap in the face and maybe the price of a necessary rebuild
The 4-0 at Brighton stung. But after letting key players go, this is a genuine rebuild and one bad opener needn't define Villa's season.
25.08.26Opinion
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One nightmare afternoon won't derail Villa's new era
Despite Sunday's humiliation on the south coast, history suggests Unai Emery's side will bounce back.
24.08.26Matchday
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Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa. The numbers behind a first-half collapse
All four goals inside 31 minutes, a debut red card and zero shots on target: the data behind Villa's 4-0 collapse at Brighton.
24.08.26News
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Mistakes will be forgiven - but Gomes cannot repeat irresponsible Brighton showing
The summer signing endured a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa in Sunday's 4-0 demolition at Brighton.
24.08.26Matchday
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Emery refuses to explain Watkins absence v Brighton
The Villa striker was not involved at the Amex amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.
23.08.26Matchday
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10-man Villa suffer bruising opening-day Brighton defeat
Unai Emery's side lost 4-0 on the south coast in the opening game of the Premier League season, with Joao Gomes sent off on his Villa debut.
23.08.26Matchday
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Villa news round-up: Two transfers confirmed, centre-back deal close, free transfer explored
Friday was a staggering day of Villa news, with transfers leading dominating the agenda.
22.08.26News
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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Villa own this fixture, but not opening day
Villa have owned this fixture under Emery, but rarely win openers. Inside: the stats, Emery's rebuild and pre-match words, plus our verdict.
22.08.26Matchday
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Aston Villa U21s 2026/27: A rebuilt side, three competitions, and the lessons of Wigan
Shan's rebuilt U21s begin a three-front season: who's left, who's stepping up, the fixtures ahead, and the lessons of a narrow Wigan defeat.
19.08.26News

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