UNAI EMERY

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'I am ambitious' - Unai Emery 'eyes more' after Aston Villa's Europa League final victory

Unai Emery has insisted Aston Villa's Europa League triumph must become the start of a new era after his side ended a 30-year wait for silverware with a commanding victory over SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday night.

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa have 50-50 chance to lift Europa League trophy

Preparations are reaching fever pitch for one of the biggest matches in Aston Villa's modern history as Unai Emery's side continue their build-up to Wednesday's Europa League showdown with Freiburg in Istanbul.

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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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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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