Unai Emery labels Pep Guardiola 'the greatest genius' and praises Mikel Arteta as Aston Villa boss says he 'learns' from Man City and Arsenal counterparts

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery names Pep Guardiola as the coach's greatest genius and discusses learning from Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique.

Why does Unai Emery play 40 games of chess a day?

Aston Villa are already preparing for what will be the Europa League final against Freiburg next Wednesday. With this in mind, Unai Emery, the coach who has won the UEL the most times, revealed a

Emery on Onana, 'a new era' and 'positive' pressure

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: A decision on Amadou Onana's fitness will be made on Wednesday.

Ezri Konsa reveals Unai Emery meeting that left him fearing the worst at Aston Villa

Aston Villa have finished the season far better than they started it and could win the Europa League in Istanbul tomorrow

What does football think of Unai Emery?

The Athletic speaks to recruitment executives, managers and players about the Aston Villa manager and the transformation he has overseen

Emery on form, Elliot loan and 'test' against the champions

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Villa Park (kick-off 20:00 BST). Emery confirmed there is no fresh team news for Villa with the same three absentees still unavailable - Amadou Onana,