… Unai Emery’s men booked their place in the Europa League final on Thursday with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest, but suffered a European hangover at Turf Moor. …
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chaseUnai Emery
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- April 2026
… Unai Emery’s Villa are on course for a return to Europe’s top club competition after a strong Premier League campaign. …
Villa, Forest revive European glory days in semi final showdown- March 2026
… Douglas Luiz flicked home in the second minute to put Unai Emery’s men ahead but Joao Pedro tapped home in the 35th minute for his 12th Premier League goal of the season. …
Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear- February 2026
… Unai Emery’s Villa, who finished second in the league phase of this season’s competition, behind another French side in Lyon, will go to northern France for the first leg on March 12 before the return in Birmingham on March 19. …
Aston Villa meet Lille again in Europa League last 16… Another opportunity for Unai Emery’s men to end a 30-year wait for silverware vanished after a first half red card for goalkeeper Marco Bizot. …
Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA Cup… Villa are the best of the rest behind the Premier League’s top two, but with winning the title now a distant dream, Unai Emery’s men are aiming to end a 30-year wait to win a major trophy. …
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles'… Just a second win in six league matches for Unai Emery’s men maintains their eight-point lead over Liverpool.
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run… Aston Villa remain the best of the rest behind the top two but a dip in form for Unai Emery’s men has allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to bunch up in the race for a place in next season’s Champions League. …
Man City confront Anfield hoodoo as Arsenal eye Premier League crown- January 2026
… Villa’s first title since 1980/81 would be an even bigger shock as they continue to punch above their weight under Unai Emery. …
Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?… Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery’s men level on points with Manchester City, whose own title chances were boosted by events at the Emirates Stadium. …
Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 29 April
Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest meet in Europa League semi-final
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, both former European champions from the late 1970s and early 1980s, face off in the Europa League semi-final. Villa are on course for a Premier League return to Europe's top competition, while Forest remain at relegation risk but are unbeaten in eight games under manager Vitor Pereira.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Aston Villa drawn against Lille in Europa League last 16
Aston Villa will face French side Lille in the Europa League last 16 for the second time in three seasons, with the first leg on March 12 in northern France and the return match in Birmingham on March 19. Nottingham Forest have also been drawn for a rematch, facing Denmark's Midtjylland, with the possibility of an all-English semi-final if both English clubs progress.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 February
Liverpool, Man City advance in FA Cup; Newcastle rally
Liverpool defeated Brighton 3-0 with goals from Mohamed Salah, while Manchester City beat Salford 2-0 and Newcastle came from behind to win 3-1 over Aston Villa in FA Cup matches. Third-tier Mansfield pulled off an upset with a 2-1 victory over Premier League Burnley.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Arsenal, City pursue unprecedented quadruple in FA Cup
Arsenal and Manchester City continue their pursuit of a quadruple—winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League in one season—a feat no English club has yet achieved. Villa target their first FA Cup win since 1957, while sixth-tier Macclesfield, having upset Premier League holders Crystal Palace, aim for another upset against Brentford.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 February
Manchester City beats Fulham, closes on Arsenal in title race
Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with Antoine Semenyo scoring and assisting in his second appearance since joining from Bournemouth. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Sunderland to end their unbeaten home record, while Burnley staged a dramatic comeback to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test
Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 27 January
Arsenal seek title redemption after Manchester United defeat
Despite a 3-2 home loss to Manchester United that reopened questions about mental strength, Arsenal remain four points clear atop the Premier League with 15 games remaining and opportunities in the Champions League, domestic cups, and the title race against inconsistent rivals City and Aston Villa.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 26 January
Manchester United stuns Arsenal, Villa closes title gap
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season with a 3-2 victory, while Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 to close within four points of the Gunners in the Premier League title race.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Aston Villa secures Europa League last 16 spot
Aston Villa advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League after a 1-0 victory at Fenerbahce, with Jadon Sancho scoring the winning header. Nottingham Forest suffered a costly 1-0 defeat to Braga and now faces the knockout play-offs.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →