Unai Emery

Jamie Redknapp and Lee Hendrie analyse Arsenal's 2-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League after Unai Emery's side completed a league double over the Gunners last season. Hear reaction from David Raya after he made a wonder save to deny Ollie Watkins, Villa boss Emery and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta joins the panel to discuss the importance of the victory. 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]

IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. We look forward to the second weekend of the Premier League season, which includes Arsenal’s big clash against old foe Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, and newly promoted Ipswich’s trip to the champions. We also discuss the USMNT’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme into The Athletic studios ahead of the second weekend of Premier League action. Arsenal travel to Villa Park to face a team that scuppered their title hopes by winning both meetings last season. Can Unai Emery get one over on his old club again? Fabian Hürzeler has his first home game as Brighton boss with Man United visiting the Amex. And a lot has happened at Man City and Ipswich since they last met in the top flight. Plus bullish Ange, Evanilson down south and what is going on at Chelsea? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tennis needs VAR (02.00) • PART 2a: Aston Villa v Arsenal preview (05.00) • PART 2b: Man City v Ipswich preview (15.00) • PART 3a: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham & Spurs v Everton preview (20.00) • PART 3b: Brighton v Man United preview (30.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (38.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Jones presents the first Saturday Night Football of the 2024/25 season from the London Stadium alongside Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp, who watched West Ham host Aston Villa. The Hammers tried to sign Villa forward Jhon Duran earlier in the transfer window, and he came off the bench to score the visitors’ winner in their 2-1 victory. Christiansen and Redknapp praised the forward for his impact and believe he has underlined his importance to Unai Emery ahead of a busy calendar that includes their Champions League campaign. There is also reaction from Amadou Onana, who opened the scoring for the Villans on his debut for the club, as well as both Julen Lopetegui and Unai Emery. 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]

Aston Villa took control of their Europa League quarter-final tie with Bologna, as England stars Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins fired Unai Emery's side to a 3-1 first-leg win in Italy.

It's 'A View to A Thrill' as Jhon Duran scores twice to spark a dramatic Aston Villa comeback against Liverpool. 3-3 the final score at Villa Park in the final MNF of 2024, after Liverpool were leading 3-1. It's advantage Villa in the race for the Champions League next season. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville join Dave Jones in the studio to discuss the action. Plus, we hear from Villa's Unai Emery, John McGinn and Youri Tielemans, as well as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. 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]

Bayern Munich announced back in February that this season would be Thomas Tuchel’s last as their manager. Fast forward three months and Bayern are yet to find a replacement. Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and now Ralf Rangnick have opted to stay at their current jobs rather than join the German club. So why are Bayern struggling to fill their managerial vacancy? And who could they turn to next? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there any way Erik Ten Hag will still be Manchester United manager next season? Were Nottingham Forest right to make their statement criticising the officials after losing to Everton? Where does Unai Emery sit in the race to be named manager of the season? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether the intensity of football matches is higher now than decades ago, as the argument around the football schedule continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after some title race shenanigans in the Premier League. It’s advantage Manchester City who go top on Saturday and then watch Liverpool and then Arsenal lose on Sunday. For the Reds, it’s a second home defeat in 4 days as Glasner’s Palace get the job done. With all the chasing they’ve had to do in games, has this poor run been coming? Arsenal are undone by former manager Unai Emery whose Villa side make huge strides towards next season’s Champions League. Is there any hope of catching the champions? And can the Gunners pick themselves up for Bayern on Wednesday? Elsewhere, wilting Tottenham come up against the best finisher in the Premier League. And it’s another matchday in which Man United concede at least 20 shots. Plus Stockport, Wrexham and one of the worst mistakes in Premier League history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City go top (03.00) • PART 2a: Newcastle 4-0 Tottenham (26.00) • PART 2b: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (32.00) • PART 3a: Drama in Scotland, Women’s FA Cup and the EFL (37.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after some exhilarating Champions League quarter-finals. It was a midweek in which Bayern and Harry Kane turned up. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe? Not so much. Penalty shouts dominate the conversation at the Emirates but after holding the Gunners to a draw, can Bayern be as effective and counter-attack next week in Munich? And has Kane added a new spot-kick to his arsenal? Longe range goals galore at the Bernabeu as holders Man City draw 3-3 with Real Madrid. And it’s another bad night for Donnarumma in the Champions League at the Parc Des Princes. The Premier League weekend sees Unai Emery return to leaders Arsenal with Aston Villa, while the teams at the other end look to take advantage of Everton’s extra 2 point deduction. Plus the coefficient dance, the cool Euro Pulis and the player with the most shots without scoring. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: What a Champions League midweek that was (02.00) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City (14.00) • PART 2b: Arsenal 2-2 Bayern (21.00) • PART 3: The PL top 3 look for more points this weekend (38.00) • PART 4: The battle at the bottom and beyond (45.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night, Aston Villa stumbled in pursuit of securing a top four place in the Premier League losing 4-1 away to Manchester City. But as Newcastle have shown this season, despite the money in brings in, qualifying for Europe puts a huge strain on smaller squads especially when financial rules make it harder to spend. And as Ange Postecoglou commented in the week, Champions League qualification doesn't necessarily provide what clubs are seeking, if they're unable to push on and compete. Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke, Aston Villa writer Jacob Tanswell and Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh to discuss how the Premier League's growing collection of upwardly ambitious clubs sustained continued Champions League qualification amid the backdrop of strict financial spending limits. HOST: Ayo Akinwolere WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Tanswell and Chris Waugh PRODUCER: Guy Clarke EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Adey Moorhead Related articles: Unai Emery is all about planning – there was a point to Villa’s ‘practice’ and chaos - The Athletic Beyonce, NFL and boxing help make Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a cash machine - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky Gomersall and the assistant editor of The Mirror, Darren Lewis are joined by Sky Sports’ chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol. They discuss Manchester United’s unconvincing win against Everton, news of the regeneration of Old Trafford and the upcoming FA Cup tie against Liverpool as The Times’ Paul Hirst joins the conversation. We hear from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola who talk about their healthy rivalry. Also, the panel look at Arsenal’s title chances and pick who has had the better season, Unai Emery or Ange Postecoglou. There’s also a Bundesliga review as Harry Kane hits another hat-trick for Bayern Munich and Jadon Sancho scores for Borussia Dortmund. Plus, there’s an update on Xabi Alonso’s future at Bayer Leverkusen. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Jamie Redknapp and Lee Hendrie join David Jones to analyse Aston Villa's 3-2 win over Luton Town in the Premier League as Unai Emery's side look to pull away from Tottenham and Manchester United for a Champions League spot. 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]

Paul is here with another episode of the Redmen Weekly podcast! To begin we have a clip from our Final Word show where Ste was joined by Ste P and Peter to discuss what went wrong for Liverpool in their 3-1 loss at The Emirates. Moving on, we have a clip from our Biased Football Podcast where Chris, Ste, Chloe and Dan answer the question, is Unai Emery good enough to become the next Liverpool manager and should he be on The Reds' shortlist? Next up, Ste and Neil join us for Journo Insight as they react to the news that Michael Edwards recently rejected the chance to come back to the Anfield Club. Finally, Dan is here with another Expect Insight as he chats with former Liverpool Sports Scientist Peter Brukner, to discuss why Jurgen Klopp might be feeling burnt out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Ste, Chloe & Dan discussed Aston Villa's 5-0 win against Sheffield United on the Biased Football Podcast and that sparked the question should Unai Emery be on Liverpool's shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Cates is with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on Friday Night Football from Villa Park where a late Nicolo Zaniolo header rescued a 1-1 draw for Aston Villa against Sheffield United. Hear from Blades duo Wes Foderingham and Cameron Archer, Villa's goal scorer Zaniolo, plus the two managers - Chris Wilder and Unai Emery. 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]

After beating Man City on Wednesday night, Aston Villa backed that up against Arsenal on Saturday, seeing off Mikel Arteta's side 1-0 at Villa Park. Having won 15 games in a row at home, Unai Emery has now taken Villa to within two points of the Premier League summit. So what is possible for Aston Villa this season and should they be considered title contenders? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein, Aston Villa writer Jacob Tanswell and Data Writer Thom Harris to discuss Villa's remarkable transformation under Emery. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead *** • Make time to chill this holiday season and reach for the beer that’s Made to Chill. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/athleticfootball • This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALLand get on your way to being your best self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of an update on the Christmas schedule, plus shout out a few results, including the Columbus Crew’s second MLS Cup in four years (01:00). They then head to the Premier League, where Liverpool went top after beating Crystal Palace thanks to Mo Salah’s 200th Liverpool goal and a wonderful Harvey Elliott winner (07:27), Aston Villa beat Arsenal to secure a record 15th home win in a row to cap a brilliant week for Unai Emery (18:27), there were more impressive wins for Everton (25:39), and Bournemouth and Spurs addressed their slumps. There’s some quick chat about José Mourinho sending messages (39:10), Bayern getting hammered by Eintracht Frankfurt, Union’s first win since August, and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Jordan Campbell into the pod after a weekend of big results in the big league. Another Liverpool late show sends them top of the table. Is this a golden opportunity for them to win the league? Or is it Villa’s strength in depth that could see them go all the way? Hear why Unai Emery is loved like never before at Villa Park. It’s another weekend to forget for Man United and Chelsea, bested by the brilliance of Andoni Iraola and Sean Dyche respectively. But at least the Blues could be active in the January transfer window… Pete Rutzler tells us about Fulham’s firepower as they make it back-to-back 5-0 wins. Plus Tottenham get back to winning ways and Rangers get back into the title race. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle (03.30) • PART 1b: Everton 2-0 Chelsea with Matt Davies-Adams (09.00) • PART 1c: Fulham 5-0 West Ham with Pete Rutzler (17.00) • PART 1d: Luton 1-2 Man City (21.30) • PART 2: Man United 0-3 Bournemouth (27.00) • PART 3a: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (37.00) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool (45.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £19.99 FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap a busy Gameweek 16 in the Premier League