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Ranking the 36 Teams in the 2026–27 Champions League

Four debutants will take part in this season’s competition—but all eyes, as ever, are on the big boys of Europe.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28

'Unai Emery deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the really elite managers - he's going to take things up another notch in the long term' Aston Villa boss gets backing from former striker amid sticky start to season

Aston Villa have faced numerous high-profile departures this summer and got off to a losing start - but Unai Emery has what it takes to turn things around

FourFourTwo · Aug 25

Why Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Arabia will tarnish his Aston Villa legacy

IN-DEPTH: The England striker seems dead set on leaving Villa in the lurch to join Al Hilal – which, Richard Jolly writes, is a great shame for a club and player who were very good for one another

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Premier League: 10 talking points from opening weekend of the season

Manchester United’s under-powered attack, Brentford’s £39m bargain and Dewsbury-Hall delivers for Everton

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Joao Gomes to miss Arsenal clash after Aston Villa red card as problems mount for Unai Emery

New signing endures a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa

Evening Standard · Aug 23

‘Call his agent’: Emery feels Watkins should explain absence from Villa’s rout by Brighton

With Ollie Watkins considering a move to Al-Hilal and not in the squad in Sunday’s heavy defeat at Brighton, Unai Emery said: ‘This question is for him’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Unai Emery says it is up to Ollie Watkins to explain his absence from Aston Villa side

‘I can’t answer,’ Emery said when asked about Watkins’ omission from the team against Brighton

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Ollie Watkins faces uncertain Aston Villa future amid Al Hilal transfer interest

Aston Villa faces potential player exits as Ollie Watkins attracts significant transfer interest. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has also expressed a desire for a new challenge this summer. The club has already turned down multiple offers for striker Ollie Watkins from Al Hilal. Manager Unai Emery confirmed the team is preparing…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Brighton hammer Aston Villa and João Gomes red adds to Unai Emery’s pain

Jack Hinshelwood scored twice in a matter of seconds as Brighton raced into a 4-0 lead by the 31st minute, before João Gomes was sent off before half-time

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse against Brighton after summer of upheaval

Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: There were empty seats in the Villa end after they went into half-time down to 10 men as Unai Emery’s side started the season in calamitous fashion

The Independent UK · Aug 23