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Arsenal targeting £45m Premier League star with 15 goal contributions this season

Arsenal are looking to sign the Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders during the summer transfer window. The Netherlands international has struggled for regular gametime in recent months, and Arsenal are prepared to provide him with an exit route.

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Aston Villa Eye £25m Attacker From La Liga: Is It The Right Decision?

Aston Villa haven’t moved on from Marcus Rashford. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo and Sport, covered by Sport Witness, Emery’s side remain firmly in the picture for the Manchester United forward despite being snubbed last summer, when Rashford chose Barcelona over a permanent deal at Villa Park.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / May 21

Robertson, Salah And Alisson To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

Liverpool will welcome Brentford at Anfield this Sunday as they look to secure all three points in the Premier League. The Reds suffered a dismal 4-2 loss away at Aston Villa recently, so they would be eager to end the season on a high by securing a win this weekend.

Unai Emery News / HITC / May 21

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa join rare Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool list after Europa League triumph

Unai Emery has taken Aston Villa into a rare English club group after delivering the Europa League title. Villa’s 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul did more than end a 30-year wait for silverware.

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Aston Villa News / IndeNews / May 21

Bruce Dern Recalls Coaching Tom Hanks on Long Run Sesh for Oscar Winning ‘Forrest Gump’

Bruce Dern remembered bonding with Tom Hanks over long runs while Hanks was prepping for his Oscar‑winning role in Forrest Gump, a chance connection that led to some on‑the‑road coaching.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 21

92.9% pass accuracy: Arteta initially had doubts about player who’s been vital for Arsenal this season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly had some doubts about William Saliba when he first took over as Gunners boss in 2019. Saliba first moved to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2019 when Unai Emery was still manager, but he immediately went back to previous club Saint-Etienne on loan.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 21

Liverpool interest in 14 G/A winger is bad news for Cody Gakpo’s future at the club

Liverpool are reportedly making early moves in the race for Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré, and this is exactly the type of transfer link that makes sense for where the club are heading.

Jadon Sancho News / Caught Offside / May 21

Report: Manchester United star’s transfer to Euro giants could fall through for surprise reason

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho could reportedly see a potential transfer return to Borussia Dortmund fall through. The 26-year-old is coming towards the end of a season-long loan spell at Aston Villa, but his lack of impact there could mean he has to find a new club this summer.

Aston Villa News / The42 / May 21

‘We are the king together’ – Unai Emery hopes Europa League win just the start

Aston Villa wants to use success in Istanbul as catalyst for more with Premier League club.

Soccer News / Outlook India / May 20

SC Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa, UEFA Europa League: Unai Emery Leads AVFC To Their First UEL Title In Istanbul

Unai Emery secured a record-extending fifth title in the Europa League competition Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 It was Villa’s first major piece of silverware since winning the English League Cup in 1996 In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.

Aston Villa News / ESPN / May 20

Villa's Martínez broke finger before UEL final win...

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he broke his finger while warming up for his team's Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 20

After Mohamed Salah, another Liverpool star reportedly falls out with Arne Slot and wants to leave – report

Curtis Jones has reportedly fallen out with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and is actively pushing for an exit from Anfield, according to a bombshell report from Italian outlet TuttoSport.

Soccer News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

Aston Villa Demolishes SC Freiburg 3-0 To Win Europa League Final and Break 30-Year Drought

There are nights in soccer that feel scripted by Hollywood. Then there are nights when the noise, nerves, tears, and absolute chaos somehow create something even better than fiction.

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Soccer News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Europa League Prize Money Breakdown- How Much Will Aston Villa, SC Freiburg and Other Teams Earn?

The 2026 Europa League final will take place at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, with Aston Villa and SC Freiburg battling not just for the trophy, but also for the huge financial rewards and a Champions League qualification spot.

Aston Villa News / Athlon Sports / May 20

How Will Aston Villa's Europa League Final Affect Liverpool and Bournemouth's European Qualification?

Today is the Europa League Final between Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul, Turkiye. The match is not only an opportunity for teams to win a European trophy, but a win also grants them qualification to the Champions League next season.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 20

How Arsenal’s lowest moment accidentally set them on the path back to the top

Most Arsenal fans would rather not remember the events of 28th August 2011, but looking back now on the morning after the Gunners have been confirmed as the new Premier League champions, it looks like possibly one of football’s great sliding-doors moments.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / May 19

Tottenham want in-demand 36-G/A Aston Villa target to fix key weakness

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica. According to a report from Hooligan Soccer, they will face competition from Aston Villa.

Unai Emery News / The 4th Official / May 19

Aston Villa Compete With Newcastle For La Liga Winger: Can Emery Afford To Miss Out On Him?

The name being discussed in the boardrooms of both Birmingham and Newcastle this summer is Abde Ezzalzouli, and Aston Villa’s search for attacking reinforcements has brought them face-to-face with fierce competition.

Soccer News / Essential Football / May 19

Former Man Utd Boss Wants to Sign Red Devils Ace

In a stunning twist, following a dismal campaign in which Real Madrid failed to win a single trophy, Los Blancos are set to appoint the legendary Jose Mourinho as their new head coach for the start of the 2026/27 season.

Aston Villa News / Total Apex Sports / May 19

Pep Guardiola’s Shock Exit Confirmed: Manchester City Line Up Enzo Maresca As Successor

Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Enzo Maresca to become their new manager, as Pep Guardiola prepares to end his transformative decade at the Etihad this summer.

Pep Guardiola News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / May 19

1 obvious replacement for Pep Guardiola after departure from Manchester City

Manchester City has won so much in a span of 10 years with head coach Pep Guardiola leading the Premier League club. However, the English powerhouse will enter a transition period as Guardiola meets the end of his coaching stint there.

Soccer News / Outlook India / May 18

EPL 2025-26 Points Table: When Can Arsenal Win Premier League Title – Check State Of Play

Arsenal sit five points clear at the summit, needing just one more win to officially secure their 14th league championship With a maximum of three points

Aston Villa News / Outlook India / May 18

Man City Bombshell: Pep Guardiola To Step Down This Summer As Enzo Maresca Prepares For Etihad Takeover

Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager this summer after a glorious decade The bombshell departure comes despite Guardiola having a year

Aston Villa News / HITC / May 18

Wayne Rooney reveals brutal way he’d handle Mo Salah after latest Arne Slot dig

Mohamed Salah’s closing chapters at Liverpool have become more tense before the final game of the season. He started on the bench in Friday’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa and entered in the 74th minute, but the result damaged Liverpool’s Champions League push.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / May 17

Wyness Reveals The Fate Of Celtic’s Legendary Boss After Title Glory: What’s The Right Step For The Hoops?

Celtic have clinched their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, and the man who stepped in to steady the ship might not be ready to leave just yet.

Ollie Watkins News / Total Apex Sports / May 15

Aston Villa Notches 4-2 Win Over Liverpool Behind a Pair Of Goals From Ollie Watkins To Qualify For Champions League

There are nights at Villa Park when the old place feels less like a football stadium and more like a pressure cooker with floodlights. Friday night was one of those nights.