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The Spaniard is back in the Premier League

Villa job was too good to turn down for Emery

New Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted he had to take the job.

Soccer • 25 Oct 22

The ex-Arsenal boss led Villarreal to Europa League glory

Aston Villa appoint Emery as Gerrard's replacement

Aston Villa have appointed former Arsenal boss Unai Emery as the club's new head coach.

Soccer • 24 Oct 22

Unai Emery is targeting a huge European win

Emery warns Villarreal can't rely on 'surprise factor'

Villarreal won't have the luxury of being taken lightly by Liverpool in their Champions League semi-final, first leg this week and will need to execute a perfect game to eliminate the former winners, according to manager Unai Emery.

Soccer • 26 Apr 22

Emery described himself as 'grateful' for Newcastle's interest

Unai Emery turns down Newcastle to stay at Villarreal

Villarreal boss Unai Emery has ruled himself out of the race to become Newcastle's new manager.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

The former Arsenal boss led Villarreal to a Champions League group stage victory on Tuesday

Emery confirms 'interest' from Newcastle

Unai Emery has confirmed Newcastle have shown "interest" in him becoming their next manager.

Premier League • 03 Nov 21

Unai Emery is under contract to Villarreal until 2023

Emery favourite to land Newcastle job

Villarreal boss Unai Emery has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Steve Bruce as the manager of Newcastle.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

Europa League recap: Villarreal win mammoth shoot-out

Villarreal have won the Europa League, beating Manchester United 11-10 in one of the most dramatic penalty shoot-outs seen in European football. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 26 May 21

Luis Suarez celebrates scoring the goal that secured the La Liga title for Atletico Madrid

Suarez revels in proving Barcelona wrong with title win

Luis Suarez has said believes he was underestimated by Barcelona after firing Atletico Madrid to their first LaLiga title in seven years.

Soccer • 23 May 21

Unai Emery is back working in Spain after an unhappy spell in England

Emery takes the reins at Villarreal

Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been named as the new manager of Spanish side Villarreal.

Soccer • 23 Jul 20

Unai Emery could be heading back to Spain

Unai Emery set to take the reins at Villarreal

Former Arsenal coach Unai Emery has signed a pre-contract agreement to coach La Liga side Villarreal next season, according to reports in Spanish newspapers Marca and AS.

Soccer • 20 Jul 20

Unai Emery defends record with Arsenal

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery has accused some of his players of not having "a good attitude" in a stout defence of his 18-month reign at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Feb 20

Xhaka wants to leave Arsenal in January, confirms agent

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka wants to leave the Premier League club in the January transfer window and sign with Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, the player's agent has said.

Soccer • 27 Dec 19

David Luiz apologised to Unai Emery after he was sacked

David Luiz tells Emery, 'we let you down boss'

David Luiz admitted Arsenal's players had let Unai Emery down after the Spaniard was sacked as head coach.

Soccer • 29 Nov 19

Arsenal won just under 50% of their Premier League matches during Unai Emery's tenure

Arsenal axe Emery as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal head coach on Friday morning as a difficult 18 months culminated in the Spaniard's exit, with Freddie Ljungberg appointed as his replacement on an interim basis.

Soccer • 29 Nov 19

More pressure on Emery after Frankfurt defeat

Unai Emery faces fresh speculation over his future as Arsenal manager after his side were beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in front of a sparse Emirates Stadium crowd.

Soccer • 29 Nov 19

Unai Emery: "My wish is, tomorrow, every supporter helps the team and helps the players."

Emery asks Arsenal fans to be 'strong and together'

Arsenal manager Unai Emery said on Wednesday that he hopes the club's supporters get behind the team in Thursday's Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt after a string of poor results increased pressure on the Spanish manager to deliver.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

Unai Emery's Arsenal have won just two of their last 10 Premier League games.

Under-fire Emery gets Arsenal vote of confidence

Unai Emery has been offered the public backing of the Arsenal hierarchy.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

'He said he can't play at the moment and we are going to wait'

Arsenal could sell Xhaka, admits Emery

Unai Emery admits Granit Xhaka may have played his last game for Arsenal and revealed conversations have taken place over whether he should be sold in January.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

Emery defiant as Mourinho rumours refuse to disappear

Unai Emery issued a defiant response when asked about the possibility of being replaced as Arsenal boss by Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 07 Nov 19

'I am the coach' - Emery shuts down Mourinho talk

Unai Emery remained defiant when asked about the possibility of being replaced by Jose Mourinho after seeing his Arsenal side let a lead slip for the fourth game in a row as they were pegged back by Vitoria.

Soccer • 06 Nov 19

Emery: Board back me in keeping Ozil an outcast

Unai Emery insists he has the backing of the Arsenal hierarchy in his continued stand-off with Mesut Ozil.

Soccer • 27 Oct 19

Emery: Arsenal fans with short memories must be patient

Unai Emery has suggested his critics have short memories after launching an impassioned defence of his Arsenal tenure.

Soccer • 24 Oct 19

Emery looking on during last night's match

Emery insists Ozil doesn't deserve starting place

Unai Emery insisted that Mesut Ozil is currently undeserving of a place in his Arsenal squad as the Gunners saw off Standard Liege in their Europa League clash on Thursday night.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

Mesut Ozil hasn't featured for Arsenal yet this season

Emery adamant that Ozil is staying put

Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists Mesut Ozil will still be at the club after the European transfer window shuts.

Soccer • 29 Aug 19

Unai Emery's side went down 3-1 to Liverpool

Emery buoyed by signs of progress, despite defeat

Unai Emery believes Arsenal are closer to Liverpool than last season despite another chastening experience at Anfield.

Soccer • 24 Aug 19