From around the league
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Mikel Arteta Arsenal title reveal turns into a family moment
Mikel Arteta learned Arsenal were champions from son Gabriel while starting a barbecue at home, after City failed to beat Bournemouth.
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Aston Villa end 30-year wait with 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul to end a 30-year trophy wait. Buendía, Tielemans and Rogers scored as Emery’s changes paid off.
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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
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Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Aston Villa dismantle Nottingham Forest as Buendía and McGinn send them through
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest ended 4-0 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate, with Emiliano Buendía and John McGinn driving Villa into the final.
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SC Freiburg's home run and unlikely scorers carried them past Braga
SC Freiburg vs SC Braga ended 3-1 as Freiburg reached a maiden European final, extending their Europa League home winning run to 11.