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John Townleyaston Villa Correspondent

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Birmingham Mail Sport

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Martinez, Tielemans, Zaniolo - Aston Villa injury latest and return dates ahead of Olympiacos

Aston Villa host Olympiacos on Thursday night for the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final. Unai Emery's side overcame Lille...

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Aston Villa starting XI vs Olympiacos predicted as Unai Emery forced into two changes

Aston Villa face Olympiacos at Villa Park on Thursday night for the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final. Unai Emery's side...

01.05.2024 10

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How Aston Villa can secure Champions League qualification this weekend

Aston Villa are locked in a two-horse race with Tottenham Hotspur for the final Champions League position. Unai Emery's side have been in the...

01.05.2024 10

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What Unai Emery said after interrupting John McGinn interview as Aston Villa enjoy remarkable week

In the space of 72 hours, Aston Villa have taken two big steps forward in their pursuit of silverware and Champions League qualification this season....

23.04.2024 10

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Aston Villa confirm £40m deal as Chris Heck makes statement

Aston Villa have announced a new long-term partnership that will see Betano become the club’s new principal and front-of-shirt partner. The deal is...

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'Wounded ' - John McGinn responds to Lothar Matthaus' comments about Unai Emery and Bayern Munich

John McGinn admits the job Unai Emery is performing at Aston Villa will inevitably attract admirers from elsewhere, but the club captain is confident...

23.04.2024 10

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John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after 2-1 win over Lille in Europa Conference League

Aston Villa will take a slender advantage to France next week for their Europa Conference League second leg against Lille after beating the Ligue 1...

12.04.2024 10

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Unai Emery makes penalty shootout admission after Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Lille

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will practise their penalties in the lead up to next Thursday's Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg...

12.04.2024 10

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Aston Villa team news vs Lille confirmed as Unai Emery names starting XI

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has named his starting XI to take on LOSC Lille for tonight's Europa Conference League first leg clash at Villa...

12.04.2024 7

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Aston Villa 2-1 Lille highlights, reaction and player ratings after quarter-final first leg victory

Aston Villa take on LOSC Lille at Villa Park tonight (8pm kick-off) in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final. Unai...

12.04.2024 10

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I watched Aston Villa claim key win in top four race - player ratings after 2-0 victory vs Wolves

Aston Villa claimed an important win in their pursuit of Champions League football, defeating West Midlands rivals Wolves 2-0 at Villa Park. Moussa...

31.03.2024 10

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Ollie Watkins injury latest as Aston Villa boss Unai Emery provides update

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has confirmed Ollie Watkins was substituted at half-time in the 2-0 win over Wolves after feeling discomfort in his...

31.03.2024 10

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Every word Unai Emery said about Wolves win, Watkins injury, Moreno and Villa's Champions League push

Unai Emery spoke to the media after Aston Villa's 2-0 win over West Midlands rivals Wolves at Villa Park. Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa scored...

31.03.2024 10

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The five Aston Villa players who could leave Unai Emery's squad in January transfer window

Aston Villa's recruitment team are busy preparing for the January transfer window, which opens in just over two weeks' time. Unai Emery...

15.12.2023 5

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Why Jhon Duran collared Nicolo Zaniolo after Aston Villa draw as Unai Emery demands explained

Aston Villa are in the hat for February's Europa Conference League round of 16 draw after topping Group E ahead of Legia Warsaw. Unai...

15.12.2023 8

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When is Europa Conference League last-16 draw, Aston Villa's potential opponents and how to watch

Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa Conference League round of 16 by drawing with Zrinjski Mostar on Thursday night. Nicolo Zaniolo scored...

15.12.2023 9

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Unai Emery issues Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans updates after Aston Villa draw at Zrinjski Mostar

Aston Villa secured their passage to the Europa Conference League round of 16 by topping Group E with a 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar, and Unai Emery...

15.12.2023 3

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