Aston Villa Archives: 01/2026

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.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-0 to reach the Women’s FA Cup fifth round, with Kim Little scoring and assisting as Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring.

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.

Former Arsenal academy player Donyell Malen is leaving the Premier League to join AS Roma on an initial loan from Aston Villa, according to a report.

Former Gunner Donyell Malen is already drawing transfer speculation less than a year after signing for Aston Villa, but the most recent reports suggest he’ll stay with the club this month.

Arsenal’s draw with Manchester United leaves a 10-point gap to the top, ending realistic title hopes and shifting attention to second place and cup ambitions.

Arsenal agree a loan move for a 25-year-old first-team player to Aston Villa, with the WSL deal including an option to buy this summer.

Arsenal lost fewer Premier League games than any other side in 2025, finishing level on points with Manchester City but second on goal difference.