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Unai Emery: Champions League qualification is Aston Villa's priority

Aston Villa face a defining week as they balance domestic ambitions with a significant European challenge, with a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest looming on the horizon.

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Ollie Watkins hits 100 as Aston Villa storm into Europa semi-finals

Aston Villa powered into the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Bologna, sealing a crushing 7-1 aggregate victory at Villa Park on Thursday night.

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Unai Emery issues complacency warning as Villa prepare for Bologna battle

Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that their Europa League quarter-final tie against Bologna is far from finished, despite holding a strong advantage heading into Thursday night's second leg at Villa Park.

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Ollie Watkins brace hands Aston Villa victory over Bologna

Unai Emery has praised a "fantastic" result after Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna in their Europa League quarter-final, despite admitting his side fell short of their best level.

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Amadou Onana: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery 'obsessed with football'

Amadou Onana has hailed Unai Emery as the best manager he's ever worked under, describing the Aston Villa boss as a "genius" whose obsession with football pushes players beyond their limits.

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Ollie Watkins responds to England snub with goal as World Cup hopes remain alive

Ollie Watkins has admitted he was not surprised to be left out of England's latest squad, but insists his World Cup ambitions remain firmly alive despite a dip in form.

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