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Aston Villa plan Unai Emery showdown 'talks' with sack 'not impossible'

Unai Emery looks on from the sidelines at Aston Villa
Aston Villa plan Unai Emery showdown 'talks' with sack 'not impossible'

Aston Villa plan Unai Emery showdown 'talks' with sack 'not impossible'

Aston Villa and Unai Emery handed nightmare Opta reveal at the worst possible time

Unai Emery screaming on the touchlines at Aston Villa

Rarely-seen Aston Villa player can blow Brentford away, Unai Emery must take leap of faith

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the pitch ahead of the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England on 10 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho's 'most likely' destination revealed amid Aston Villa 'doubts'

Unai Emery on the sidelines with Alejandro Garnacho in action for Aston Villa

How Jamie O'Hara has earned newfound respect at Aston Villa with Unai Emery debate

Unai Emery managing Aston Villa next to Jamie O'Hara speaking on talkSPORT

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Aston Villa vs Brentford in Premier League

Ibrahim Mbaye playing for Aston Villa and Kevin Schade playing for Brentford

Aston Villa told to 'admit' to the fans what's really going on with ticket prices - Keith Wyness

Aston Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris smiles towards the fans, who wave flags in a circular inset.

Aston Villa predicted XI vs Brentford: Johan Manzambi axed, first start in pipeline

Johan Manzambi celebrating for Aston Villa looking at a circle inset of the Brentford badge

The plan Unai Emery has installed to key in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka weakness - it's working

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery next to Aaron Wan-Bissaka with Villa Park background

Why Unai Emery has Matty Cash no-brainer for Aston Villa vs Brentford

Matty Cash taking a throw-in for Aston Villa in the 2026-27 Premier League season

Viktor Gyokeres makes 'clear' decision about leaving Arsenal amid whispers

Viktor Gyokeres pre-match for Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta in a circular inset

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?

'He's surprised everybody' - Talent spotter names one to watch in Aston Villa vs Brentford clash

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur is the battle of the sack race favourites but it's too early for either to go

As the Premier League’s big-name strugglers meet, it’s worth remembering that these are early days

Alan Brazil surprised at what he's told about Leeds United live on talkSPORT

Main image of Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Alan Brazil's face in a circular inset on the left

Viktor Gyokeres is a big weapon for Arsenal but Mikel Arteta isn't using him properly

Mikel Arteta barking orders next to Viktor Gyokeres at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal sent warning ahead of Leeds clash as big advantage revealed

International commitments could come back to bite the Gunners

'Good team' Leeds United carry threat to Arsenal as pundits have say on Emirates clash

Leeds United face a tough trip to the champions but pose a threat say the pundits

Jannik Schuster starts but Brentford face headaches ahead of Aston Villa

Keith Andrews provided a team news update ahead of Brentford's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, but Keith Andrews face a couple of selection headaches

Richmond and Twickenham Times

'I have poison in my veins' - Mikel Arteta opens up on Champions League heartbreak as Arsenal boss sets sights on European glory

Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal plan after signing new long-term contract

Arteta will do a decade as Arsenal boss if he sees out new contract

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It was published on September 15, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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