Unai Emery

What a night for Arsenal! This morning, we found a wild Jim Campbell walking the streets of North London and Marcus, Luke and Pete brought him in for a celebratory Ramble. On the show, Luke’s momentarily lost for words over Declan Rice’s free-kicks - It obviously doesn’t last very long. Plus, Marcus compares Unai Emery to Brendan Rodgers and Pete compares Thomas Muller to his old boiler… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suj and James discuss the 9 games played so far in GW30 and it wasn't quite what many may have hoped it would be, as Mo Salah blanked, all Crystal Palace assets blanked as they got a late qualiser to draw at Southampton, Bournemouth lost to Ipswich and Manchester City strolled a 2-0 victory against Leicester. Rotation bit many, with some like Phil Foden benched, though Bukayo Saka returned as a substitute, but Justrin Kluivert didn't make the squad at all.But fun with flags (does not) continue, with Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier having potential groin issues and Arsenal's Gabriel set for an extended absence after pulling his hamstring. Replacing Gabriel is high on the agenda, with teammate William Saliba and players with upcoming doubles high on the list of players to target and Newcastle assets will feel right for many looking for additions this week. But the biggest result for many last night was at The Amex, where Aston Villa's victory at Brighton takes away the bonus point potential for Unai Emery and Oliver Glasner, who were both set to be popular for those about to activate the Assistant Manager Chip, and James is among those who wanted to go there... so what now? Tomorrow on on Planet FPL: Chip Talk: GW31 Wildcards Today on Patreon: Ask James, live stream scheduled for 330pm BST with an audio to follow (BT+) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-125569712 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW30Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's the better Striker, Erling Haaland or Alexander Isak? How have Aston Villa and Unai Emery given Marcus Rashford his confidence back? Could Nottingham Forest really win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League in the same season? What stories has Alan got for us after Newcastle’s Carabao Cup celebration parade at the weekend? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Man City reaching their seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final and if winning that trophy would salvage their season? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Evan Ferguson at West Ham where Graham Potter has leapt to the defence of his on-loan striker. We hear from Pep Guardiola as Erling Haaland faces another spell on the sidelines. Liverpool are said to be keen on a former Manchester City star, while Arsenal's new sporting director could determine their move for a striker this summer. Unai Emery is refusing to be drawn on Marcus Rashford's future, despite his brace in an FA Cup quarter-final win at Preston. And UCD will look to build upon Friday's momentum tonight.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on the massive rift between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs. Last night's Champions League second leg defeat to PSG has come with added cost to Liverpool ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final. Unai Emery discusses Aston Villa's second leg with Club Brugge. And we hear from Steve Clarke on his future as Scotland head coach.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was. Mikel Arteta’s transformation of Arsenal, Unai Emery’s tactical mastery, Xabi Alonso’s meteoric rise at Bayer Leverkusen, and Andoni Iraola’s fearless pressing at AFC Bournemouth all highlight a remarkable trend: A new wave of coaches shaping the modern game, many of them from the Basque Country. But why does this small region produce so many elite managers? Is it the coaching philosophy, the deep footballing culture, or something ingrained in the Basque identity? This is the story of how a new generation of Basque coaches are redefining football. If you’re enjoying the series, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio couldn’t save Aston Villa last night as they lost 4-1 away at Crystal Palace. The two marquee signings were brought in to boost Unai Emery’s side at the business end of the season. But are Rashford & Asensio the solution to Villa’s problems right now? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jacob Tanswell & Rory Smith Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Redknapp and Steve Sidwell break down Aston Villa's 2-1 victory against Chelsea on Saturday Night Football. Plus hear from Enzo Maresca, Unai Emery and Youri Tielemans. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

On ‘One on One’ this week, Joe Thomlinson meets Aston Villa’s head coach, Unai Emery, to chat about one of the great footballing dynasties you’ve probably never heard of! Plus, they discuss his management style that’s been so roundly praised on this podcast by those who’ve played under him. Meanwhile, Juliette Ferrington is off to the manager’s office at Ipswich to speak to Kieran McKenna about back to back promotions, taking your chances, and when to stay loyal. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, search for ‘One on One from Sky Sports’ and give us a follow, so you don’t miss an episode. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by friend of the show Sam Tighe to review the winter window in the Premier League as Spurs leave it late to get their business done but add Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, Aston Villa and Unai Emery get Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi in last few days of teh window and Manchester City continue their heavy spending adding former Barcelona midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily where Phil Egan brings you the latest on a pair of Republic of Ireland internationals on the move. We also hear from Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch after he added three more experienced players to his 2025 squad. Jake Mulraney discusses his reasons for staying with St. Pat's. Manchester City are set to purchase their third young defender of the transfer window, while a loan move for one of their former midfielders remains a possibility. Matty Cash has further competition for the right-back spot at Aston Villa. And we hear from Unai Emery and Ibrahima Konaté ahead of tonight's Champions League action.

On this week's Who You Got, Eoin Sheahan was joined by Will O'Callaghan and Michael McCarthy to preview all the weekend's action across the water. Arsenal take on Aston Villa but with the Gunners lack of striking options, will they have enough to topple Unai Emery's side, who themselves had a win over Everton midweek? Is Boubacar Kamara the most under-rated player in the Premier League? And young 'English Lion' Declan Rice declares that he can play anywhere in the midfield. Manchester United stumbled their way to a 3-1 victory over Southampton thanks to an Amad Diallo hattrick, but could Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho both be on their way out of Old Trafford? Erling Haaland signs a new Manchester City deal which ties him down, forever, and writes an 'open letter' to Premier League defenders. Will Everton score any goal ever again? And with a Manchester derby on the horizon this weekend, do Man United have any chance of beating their City rivals? Who You Got w/ thanks to William Hill

Why is Unai Emery crazy “in the best way possible”? How has he coped with going from playing in the Championship to the Champions League in just a year? Is Cole Palmer as laid back off the pitch as he appears on it? Gary and Micah are joined by England and Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers to find out what key lessons helped him breakthrough at Premier League level and who started the ‘Ice Cold’ celebration first - him or Cole Palmer? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for this evening's Champions League action. We hear from Arne Slot on Alisson's return to the Liverpool side in their game away to Girona. Unai Emery on the shifting expectations of Aston Villa's European campaign. Tomas Soucek pays tribute to Michail Antonio as West Ham heap the pressure on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. Plus, Manchester City's rap sheet has grown as their hearing into alleged financial rule breaches closes.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up all of the Champions League action with Liverpool putting Real Madrid to the sword at Anfield, and Unai Emery's discontent at Aston Villa being denied a famous win at home to Juventus. Stephen Bradley looks ahead to Shamrock Rovers' latest Conference League outing. Leicester bag Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. And a Drogheda stalwart bids farewell to the Cup winners.

Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Middlesbrough and opens up about life & playing in the Midlands. They discuss that feeling when he first heard the Champions League anthem, and what it’s like to play under Unai Emery. Plus, with so many of his international teammates from youth level gaining senior call-ups for England, he shares his aspirations of a call-up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar into The Athletic’s studios amid an epic week of football. Hansi Flick’s young Barcelona banish some Bayern demons with a 4-1 win in Catalunya. And Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to thrash Dortmund 5-2. Vinicius Junior takes the match ball. Next the Ballon d’Or? Elsewhere in Europe, high-spending Atletico are under pressure but it’s Unai Emery’s Aston Villa who are top of the Champions League. Arne Slot has made the best start by any Liverpool manager ever. He takes the Premier League leaders to face a depleted Arsenal on Sunday. Plus Viktor Gyokeres, Papiss Cisse and the Battle of the Buffet 20 years on. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Barcelona 4-1 Bayern with Pol Ballus (06.30) • PART 1b: Real Madrid 5-2 Dortmund (16.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (25.00) • PART 2b: The rest of the Champions League midweek (35.00) • PART 3a: On This Day - the Battle of the Buffet (45.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASTON VILLA ARE TOP OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Does that mean Emi Martínez gets a new trophy to hump? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish commend Unai Emery for creating a team that looks comfortable among Europe’s best. Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta displays some more bizarre behaviour, a parrot gets a Spanish referee in trouble and Phil Neville wins his first trophy at Portland Timbers. Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Natalie Gedra and Duncan Alexander into the pod in a week packed full of Champions League and Premier League drama. Villa Park plays host to a historic win for Unai Emery’s side against the mighty Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Under-fire Erik ten Hag is the next visiting manager on Sunday. Arsenal make light work of the mighty PSG, thanks to Kai Havertz and his huge brain. A Ramsdale reunion is on the agenda this Saturday. Celtic suffered in Dortmund while Juventus recorded an incredible win against the odds in Leipzig. But it was a terrible midweek for the Madrid clubs as The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai tells us from Lille. Plus elsewhere in the Premier League this weekend, Fulham looking to turn the tide of history and animals as fast as Micky van de Ven. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Champions League one night stands (01.30) • PART 2a: Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern (07.00) • PART 2b: Liverpool 2-0 Bologna (13.00) • PART 2c: Arsenal 2-0 PSG (15.00) • PART 2d: Incredible wins for Dortmund and Juventus (21.00) • PART 3: Lille 1-0 Real Madrid with Guillermo Rai (31.00) • PART 4: Brighton v Spurs, plus City, Arsenal & Liverpool’s hopes (37.00) • PART 5: Villa v Man Utd and the rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re focusing on Aston Villa - looking at their season so far and what was a hectic summer transfer window.. So how is Unai Emery’s side managing the demands of both Champions League and Premier League football? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Thom Harris who was there to witness Villa’s return to action in the Champions League this week & also broadcaster Dan Bardell who is very much a Villa fan too. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.