Unai Emery

Unai Emery gave a strange interview following Aston Villa’s defeat to Everton on Sunday, in which he claimed his team aren’t even contenders for a top-five finish.

Unai Emery has complained about Arsenal again, claiming Morgan Rogers is being targeted and saying Mikel Merino should have been sent off at the Emirates.

A weekend that shifted the mood of the title race, as Arsenal deliver under pressure and rivals unravel across a chaotic and revealing round of fixtures.

Unai Emery has claimed he waited to shake hands with Mikel Arteta after Aston Villa’s defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, but the video footage tells a different story.

Unai Emery and Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany have been whining about the schedule ahead of Tuesday’s match away to Arsenal.

Sunderland have made contact over a move for a former Premier League midfielder whose Arsenal exit under Arteta was not happy.

Aston Villa are only likely to be without two players for Arsenal’s visit on Saturday, though there is some lingering doubt around former Gunner Emi Martinez.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement to appoint Roberto Olabe as their new president of football operations, following strong links to Arsenal earlier this year.

Arsenal are linked with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins after Kai Havertz’s injury, but the move for Jackson divides opinion.

Fulham are eyeing a move for ex-Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock as Newcastle weigh up a summer sale. He could join a long list of former Gunners at Craven Cottage.

Unai Emery insists Ollie Watkins is happy to stay at Aston Villa this month, despite transfer interest from his boyhood club Arsenal.

Arsenal push for Ollie Watkins with a second bid as Aston Villa fight to keep their star striker after Jhon Duran’s move to Al Nassr. Arteta remains determined.

Arsenal face Aston Villa with no new injuries but remain without Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. Will Riccardo Calafiori’s return boost their defensive options?

Aston Villa are expected to sign ex-Arsenal talent Donyell Malen, valued at £25m by Borussia Dortmund.

Pau Torres will miss Aston Villa’s trip to Arsenal next week through injury, with the defender also ruled out of their upcoming Champions League matches.

Denis Suarez has praised Arsenal as one of the world’s greatest clubs, but admitted disappointment at the way Unai Emery was treated during his spell there.

Arsenal are interested in Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for a potential January move, as both the Gunners and Aston Villa explore attacking options.

Arsenal are targeting Premier League forwards Jhon Durán and Bryan Mbeumo in the January transfer window to strengthen their attack and challenge Manchester City for the title.

Arsenal keep passing every challenge this season, proving their title credentials with strong performances. Will they keep up the momentum and take the Premier League crown?

Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year Arsenal contract, securing his future at the club until 2027, in a deal that could make him one of the top-paid managers.