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Unai Emery
Born: November 3, 1971
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Hondarribia, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2004-2006 | Lorca Deportiva |
| 2006-2008 | Almeria | |
| 2008-2012 | Valencia | |
| 2012 | Spartak Moscow | |
| 2013-2016 | Sevilla | |
| 2016-2018 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| 2018-2019 | Arsenal | |
| 2020-2022 | Villarreal | |
| 2022- | Aston Villa | |
Sports Mole has 4,377 articles about Unai Emery. Articles 1 to 40:
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery faces Jadon Sancho decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.22:39
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Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:28
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Aston Villa looking to equal 128-year club record in Chelsea Premier League showdown
Aston Villa will be looking to equal a 128-year club record when they square off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.13:13
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Aston Villa: Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.Dec 24, 23:05
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds loanee 'edging closer' to January return to boost Arne Slot's squad
Arne Slot is reportedly set to receive a boost to his squad numbers, with a Liverpool loanee closing in on a return in the January transfer window.Dec 23, 10:05
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Aston Villa transfer news: Leon Bailey blow incoming as Roma 'consider' winger's future
Aston Villa may reportedly suffer a blow regarding the future of Leon Bailey, who has spent the first half of the season at Roma.Dec 22, 10:51
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Aston Villa vs. Manchester United team news: Kobbie Mainoo decision made by Ruben Amorim for Premier League showdown
Aston Villa and Manchester United announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League fixture in the West Midlands.Dec 21, 15:21
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Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery 'happy' with 'stance' on signing Barcelona player in January as title race intensifies
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is reportedly happy with the club's stance on signing a Barcelona player in the January transfer window.Dec 21, 01:11
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Aston Villa defender wants Barcelona move as 'talks' have taken place
Aston Villa defender Pau Torres reportedly expresses his desire to play for Barcelona, and a move away from the club in January cannot be ruled out.Dec 20, 14:10
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Man Utd: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Emiliano Martinez injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.Dec 19, 14:42
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 14:32
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Aston Villa vs. Manchester United: Club streaks, Premier League feats on line in West Midlands showdown
Aston Villa and Manchester United will each have club streaks and Premier League feats on the line when they square off in the West Midlands on Sunday.Dec 19, 11:43
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Aston Villa vs. Man United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United.Dec 18, 17:09
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Which Premier League club will be affected the most by AFCON absentees – best to worst
Sports Mole ranks the Premier League clubs most affected by AFCON 2025 absentees, detailing which players will be missing and how it could impact their winter campaign.Dec 16, 03:36
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Best goalkeepers in the world: Where do David Raya, Gianluigi Donnarumma currently rank in top 10 shot-stoppers in football?
Who are the best goalkeepers in the world today? Sports Mole counts down the top 10, including Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois.Dec 15, 12:27
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West Ham United 2-3 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Morgan Rogers masterclass leads Villans to three points
A Morgan Rogers-inspired Aston Villa twice come from behind to seal a 3-2 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.Dec 14, 15:59
West Ham United vs. Aston Villa: Unai Emery's bidding to end 29-year streak, extend Football League feat
Aston Villa will be looking to end a 29-year streak when they square off against West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.Dec 13, 10:46
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West Ham United vs Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Dec 12, 12:53
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Aston Villa lineup vs West Ham United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery rotates squad
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League clash against West Ham United on Sunday.Dec 12, 12:35
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Preview:West Ham United vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 12:21
Aston Villa transfer news: Emiliano Martinez makes eye-catching revelation on future amid speculation
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suggests that there are no guarantees that he will see out his contract at the Premier League club.Dec 12, 10:48
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West Ham United vs. Aston Villa: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa.Dec 12, 00:51
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Basel 1-2 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as super sub Youri Tielemans scores winner
Aston Villa scrape past Basel and seal a narrow 2-1 win in the Europa League on Thursday, thanks to super-substitute Youri Tielemans' winner.Dec 11, 22:00
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Basel vs. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery makes eight changes for Europa League game
Basel and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Thursday's Europa League fixture in Switzerland.Dec 11, 18:48
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Mohamed Salah future: Unai Emery's comments spark Liverpool suggestion
As Mohamed Salah’s future hangs in the balance, Harvey Elliott could be positioned as a potential short-term replacement for the Liverpool star.Dec 10, 23:30
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Aston Villa transfer news: Brazilian starlet makes pivotal decision as Gremio 'agree deal' with Premier League club
Aston Villa are reportedly on the brink of securing a deal for a Brazilian starlet who has made a pivotal financial decision in order to leave Gremio.Dec 10, 15:19
Basel vs. Aston Villa: Premier League high-flyers are underdogs to overcome Swiss giants in Europa League
Aston Villa may be the Premier League's in-form team, but there is an argument that they are the underdogs to overcome Swiss giants Basel in the Europa League on Thursday night.Dec 10, 10:56
Aston Villa transfer news: Brazilian starlet 'targeted' in deal worth in excess of £10.5m
Aston Villa allegedly put forward an offer in excess of £10.5m for a Brazilian starlet ahead of the winter transfer window.Dec 9, 16:31
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Basel: Predicted XI for Europa League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Basel.Dec 9, 15:05
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Preview:Basel vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Basel and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 9, 15:00
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Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Aston Villa.Dec 6, 14:52
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Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Emiliano Buendia winner gives Mikel Arteta title race nerves
Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League at Villa Park on Saturday, and the gap at the top of table is now just three points, leaving Mikel Arteta nervous.Dec 6, 12:22
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Aston Villa transfer news: Ollie Watkins 'January asking price' set by Premier League's in-form club
Aston Villa reportedly determine an asking price for Ollie Watkins ahead of the summer transfer window.Dec 6, 09:47
Aston Villa injury news: Emiliano Martinez update provided by Unai Emery ahead of Arsenal showdown
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery provides an update on the fitness of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Arsenal.Dec 5, 14:32
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Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta needs one "crucial" player back from injury for Premier League showdown
Arsenal's chances of victory against Aston Villa in Saturday's lunchtime Premier League kickoff will be significantly boosted if one "crucial" player is available to start, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts.Dec 5, 13:10
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Gunners with chance to set new club Premier League record
Aston Villa will be bidding to prevent Arsenal from setting a new club Premier League record when they square off in the West Midlands on Saturday afternoon.Dec 5, 12:11
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Carlos Baleba to Man Utd: Brighton find 'ideal' Premier League-based replacement
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly target a Premier League-based midfielder to replace Manchester United-linked Carlos Baleba.Dec 5, 00:22
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 10:10
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Aston Villa injury news: Emiliano Martinez update provided by Unai Emery after epic seven-goal Brighton & Hove Albion thriller
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery provides an update on the fitness of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after his late withdrawal prior to Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 4, 09:57
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Aston Villa lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery rotates team
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.Dec 1, 15:52
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