Aston Villa
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Aston Villa one-day set-piece plan wins Europa League final
Aston Villa’s 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg was built on a one-day set-piece gamble, Emery’s calm and standout performances.
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Aston Villa's Europa League win confirms Emery's grip on this competition
Aston Villa Europa League win ended a 44-year wait as Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 and Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League trophy.
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Aston Villa parade in Birmingham after Europa League final win
Aston Villa will celebrate their 3-0 Europa League final win over SC Freiburg with a Birmingham parade on Thursday, starting at Branston Street at 16.30 BST.
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Unai Emery hails Aston Villa's collective after Europa League triumph
Unai Emery says Aston Villa's Europa League triumph is a shared achievement after a 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Aston Villa Europa League final was driven by Tielemans and Buendía
Tielemans and Buendía starred as Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final. Emery won title number five.
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Unai Emery says Villa must keep demanding more after Europa League glory
Unai Emery said Aston Villa's Europa League win confirms progress, pointing to stadium expansion, training-centre work and Champions League next season.
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Aston Villa's burst of quality put Freiburg away in the Europa League final
Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, with Unai Emery winning the competition for a fifth time in Istanbul.
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Aston Villa vs Freiburg preview: Emery’s European edge meets a live final
Aston Villa vs Freiburg preview: Emery has four Europa League titles, Villa sit fourth in the Premier League, and Freiburg scored 16 knockout goals.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Monday, 18 May 2026
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa exposed the problems Arne Slot cannot hide
Liverpool vs Aston Villa ended 4-2, and Arne Slot says his side concede too easily. The defeat was Liverpool's 20th loss in all competitions.
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Aston Villa final travel becomes a five-stop family trip
Gareth and Kealan Cheadle have turned Aston Villa’s run to Istanbul into a five-stop intercontinental trip, with Valencia, Milan, Sharm El Sheikh and
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Alexander Isak injury update leaves Liverpool waiting on Brentford
Arne Slot says Alexander Isak has a chance to face Brentford after missing Aston Villa with a minor injury and a disrupted first season.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Marcus Rashford wants Barcelona stay over Aston Villa return
Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona, but Aston Villa want him back and Barcelona’s €30 million buy option is a major obstacle.
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Freiburg vs Aston Villa Europa League final preview
Freiburg and Aston Villa meet in the UEFA Europa League final with history on the line. Freiburg chase a first major trophy, Villa lean on five-goal scorers.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Carragher tears into Liverpool after Aston Villa collapse
Jamie Carragher blasted Liverpool after a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa, calling them physically and mentally weak and pointing to a serious defensive drop-off.
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Ollie Watkins exposes Liverpool’s high line after Villa’s 4-2 win
Ollie Watkins scored twice in Aston Villa’s 4-2 win over Liverpool and said the Reds’ high line left them disjointed at the back.
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa reaction: Watkins and Slot leave the same warning
Watkins called Liverpool disjointed after Aston Villa's 4-2 win, while Slot admitted his side crumbled and the numbers show 52 league goals conceded.
Friday, 15 May 2026
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Arne Slot says Liverpool crumbled after Aston Villa defeat
Arne Slot said Liverpool “crumbled” in a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa and now must beat Brentford to secure Champions League qualification.
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Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Ngumoha stands out as three 4/10s drag down Liverpool
Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Rio Ngumoha led the way, Virgil van Dijk scored twice, and three 4/10s summed up a 4-2 defeat.
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Champions League chase goes to Villa Park
Liverpool travel to Aston Villa with both sides level on 59 points after 36 matches. The Champions League race is still wide open.