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Villa had more possession and more box entries than Forest, but lacked creativity. We assess Emery's post-match verdict against the data.
13.09.26Matchday
The Villa head coach has recovered from bad starts in the past, but with a new-look squad and a fresh tactical model to implement, this will be a monumental challenge.
13.09.26Opinion
Unai Emery refused to soften his verdict after Aston Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, admitting his side played badly in the second half.
12.09.26News
Nottingham Forest won at Villa Park for the first time since 1994, thanks to goals from Liam Delap and Igor Jesus.
12.09.26Matchday
The Aston Villa coach spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League against Nottingham Forest, where both sides are still looking for a first domestic win of the season.
11.09.26News
Villa dominated Hull on possession, territory and xG but drew a blank again, managing just one shot on target. A tactical look at a worsening finishing crisis.
07.09.26News
The Villans struggled to fashion chances at the MKM Stadium, continuing an alarming theme from the opening games of the new season.
06.09.26Matchday
The Aston Villa manager was not too downbeat despite failing to score for a third successive Premier League match.
05.09.26Matchday
A 0-0 draw at the MKM Stadium was not the response fans had hoped for, and the game underlined a worrying theme for Villa after three Premier League games
The Aston Villa boss spoke to the media on Friday and insisted he is enthused by the squad he has assembled this summer.
04.09.26News
After a head-spinning summer, breaking down this refreshed Villa roster shows how well balanced the squad is.
03.09.26Features
There is excitement at Villa Park following 10 summer signings, but also fear after losing so many star names.
02.09.26Opinion
The addition of two players on deadline day brings Villa's number of summer arrivals up to 11.
01.09.26News
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
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
Bukayo Saka grabbed the only goal of the game as Unai Emery's side began the season with successive defeats.
After the Brighton debacle, the Villans return to a much-changed Villa Park with a revamped team.
The three high-profile outgoings have shifted the window from one of major change, to wholesale transformation.
31.08.26Opinion
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
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
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
The Villans will make the short journey across the Midlands in the third round.
26.08.26News
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
Despite Sunday's humiliation on the south coast, history suggests Unai Emery's side will bounce back.
24.08.26Matchday
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