Unai Emery accused his Aston Villa players of ‘relaxing’ during parts of the 1-0 win over Fulham. Youri Tielemans’ 12th-minute strike proved to be the difference against the Cottagers.

Ayestaran, now 62, came in as a fresh voice alongside Emery’s tried and trusted aides. “I’ve seen Villa close up,” former England international Stephen Warnock, who worked with Ayestaran ...

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, center, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday May 25, 2025.

Unai Emery has offered fresh optimism that Youri Tielemans can feature in Sunday’s season-defining match at Old Trafford while refusing to rule out Emiliano Martinez’s departure.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, center, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday May 25, 2025.