Unai Emery explained that he needed his star men from the bench to beat Basel in the Europa League.Evann Guessand’s opening goal for Aston Villa was cancelled out by Flavius Daniliuc’s equaliser,

Aston Villa is the form team in the Premier League and on Saturday presents the latest test to Arsenal’s title credentials.

"We are not feeling under pressure," Unai Emery insists, after his Aston Villa side shot up the Premier League table.

Phil: A win at Basel is an excellent result as they are Swiss champions. Under Unai Emery, I believe we can. Jadon Sancho and Evann Guessand remain our only two below-par players but Emery is no fool and by the end of January he will have the players he wants.

The scene at Fulham for Steven Gerrard’s final game in charge is often recalled. Or the night when Glenn Whelan missed a penalty against Preston North End that cost Steve Bruce his job in October 2018. For every milestone reached under the guidance of Unai Emery, there is a moment to look back on that makes these good times feel even sweeter.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery provides an update on Harvey Elliott's future, confirming the club won't sign the Liverpool loanee permanently.

Unai Emery hailed Morgan Rogers’ match-winning brace in Aston Villa’s 2-1 comeback win over Leeds – but warned the forward that his brilliance stemmed from being “hungry and angry” to deliver more goals.

Elliott's loan deal includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer if he makes 10 appearances for Villa this season.

Aston Villa's Jadon Sancho is yet to start a Premier League game this term but the Manchester United loanee has started the last four games in Europe - but was substituted early on Thursday night in B

On Wednesday, Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 at home, with Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet, while Villa had an eventful game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Arsenal will look to get back to form in the Premier League as they host rock-bottom Wolves on Saturday.The Gunners saw their 18-game unbeaten run come to an end in heartbreaking fashion against Aston Villa in last Saturday’s lunchtime showdown as Emi Buendia scored with the final kick of the game.