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    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:33:54 +0100</pubDate>
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	Arsenal consider £35m move for Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster Premier League champions' attacking options
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	SIMON JONES: Initial talks have taken place for the 24-year-old who was a target for Crystal Palace last year.
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	Pub player? Sure thing, Roy. But John McGinn would never walk out on his country ahead of a World Cup
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	Given that he has just captained Aston Villa to Europa League glory and is playing some of the best football of his career, a strange narrative has built around John McGinn ahead of this World Cup.
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	Juventus eye Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after failing to land Liverpool's Alisson - with Europa League winners interested in an England star should Argentine leave
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	Juventus have trained their sights on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after missing out on Liverpool's Alisson.
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	Socceroos legend Mark Bosnich hospitalised after World Cup promotion goes horribly wrong
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	Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich faces surgery after rupturing a quadriceps muscle while saving a penalty from former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan at a World Cup promotion
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	Football needs more model professionals like James Milner as he hangs up boots aged 40
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	A tip of the cap to James Milner after he announced his retirement from football at the grand old age of 40 on Monday.
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	Chelsea transfer briefing: Latest on Morgan Rogers and Jarrod Bowen interest, the two positions top of Blues' list, Enzo Fernandez update, the midfielders on club's radar, why Marc Cucurella could be sold and two players shown the door
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	After missing out on European football, Chelsea are working to ensure it does not happen again and know how crucial it is that they don't make mistakes in this transfer window.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Arsenal among THREE Premier League clubs keeping tabs on 18-year-old Bayer Leverkusen winger - with the youngster tipped to make a 'big impact' at this summer's World Cup
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	Leverkusen sold the Bosnia international to Red Bull Salzburg last year but, after an impressive season, took up their option to buy him back this summer for £7million.
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	OLIVER HOLT: Why it was so sad to see English supporters celebrate Arsenal's Champions League final loss - and what it reveals about modern football fans
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	When did English fans stop wanting English clubs to win in Europe? It has to be some time in the last 50 years - when I was a kid, I was desperate for an English team to win the European Cup.
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	Crystal Palace star makes European history by becoming first player to record incredible achievement
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	Crystal Palace's stars made club history on Wednesday night, but for one of their players he wrote himself into European football folklore too.
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	Is William England's lucky mascot? Prince meets Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel and tells him he's 'closing in' on winning World Cup - after witnessing Aston Villa Euro glory
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	William, patron of the Football Association, made a private visit earlier this month to St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
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	Liverpool star emerges as target for Aston Villa with top European clubs also circling
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	Villa have yet to make any official approach but it is understood the player appeals because of his versatility and if the price is right.
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	All 20 Premier League managers ranked from worst to best: Now that Pep Guardiola has left Manchester City, who takes top spot?
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	Who is the best Premier League manager? For the last 10 years, it has been a rather pointless debate - any answer other than Pep Guardiola would be wrong. But now we need a new man on the throne.
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	Aston Villa eye summer move for £38m Newcastle star after winning Europa League - as Unai Emery looks to bolster his attack for next season's Champions League campaign
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	Villa have qualified for the Champions League for the second time in three years and will look to improve their squad this summer - though staying in line with spending rules is an ongoing challenge.
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	Champions League draw seeding pots: Where each qualified team sits - with UEFA's system ranking Aston Villa AHEAD of Manchester United
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	The Premier League will have five representatives in next season's competition, with champions Arsenal joined by Man City , Man United , Aston Villa and Liverpool.
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	Dry your eyes, Pep! Guardiola and his Man City captain Bernardo Silva BOTH break down in tears during emotional last game of his 10 years in the Premier League
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	Pep Guardiola broke down in tears mid-match as the curtain came down on his 10 years at Manchester City alongside captain Bernardo Silva on Sunday.
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	Premier League final day RECAP: West Ham are RELEGATED as Tottenham survive, Chelsea embarrassed, Arsenal partying, Man United win 3-0, Pep Guardiola says goodbye
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15837763/2025-26-Premier-League-Final-Day-Tottenham-vs-Everton-West-Ham-vs-Leeds-Crystal-Palace-vs-Arsenal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League as Arsenal are crowned champions at Selhurst Park.
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	Pep Guardiola reveals his only regret as Man City boss as legendary manager says goodbye after heavily decorated 10-year stint in Manchester
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15842703/pep-guardiola-man-city-joe-hart-regret.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Guardiola, who on Friday confirmed Daily Mail Sport's exclusive that he will leave at the end of the season, is preparing to take charge of his final home game on Sunday against Aston Villa.
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	Prince William hugs fan as he celebrates 'surreal' Villa win in the stands and jokes he'll join them 'dancing in the fountains'... before showing up for his royal duties hours later looking worse-for-wear and 'with no voice'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15839079/Moment-Prince-William-hugs-fan-celebrates-surreal-Villa-win-stands-jokes-hell-join-dancing-fountains.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Prince William threw his arms around fellow fans and joked he would go dancing in the fountains as he celebrated Aston Villa's 'surreal' win in the Europa League final.
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	Unai Emery lays down 'demanding' gauntlet to Aston Villa's owners as Spaniard looks to compete for the Premier League title next season
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15838865/Unai-Emery-lays-demanding-gauntlet-Aston-Villas-owners-Spaniard-looks-compete-Premier-League-title-season.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	NATHAN SALT IN ISTANBUL: Unai Emery has called on Aston Villa's bosses to match his ambition as he bids to turn the club into a European juggernaut after winning the Europa League.
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15838865/Unai-Emery-lays-demanding-gauntlet-Aston-Villas-owners-Spaniard-looks-compete-Premier-League-title-season.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The unlikely fifth Villan in Prince William's inner circle: How journeyman footballer who rubs shoulders with royalty in VIP boxes became the first person the Prince turned to celebrate with at the Europa League final
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15836731/prince-william-ahmed-elmohamady-aston-villa.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE IN ISTANBUL: On one row, there was Prince William, cheering his team on to Europa League glory. On the next, a player with a decade in English football.
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	Why Morgan Rogers' Europa League masterclass will have Thomas Tuchel licking his lips ahead of the World Cup, writes NATHAN SALT
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834485/Morgan-Rogers-Europa-League-masterclass-Thomas-Tuchel-licking-lips-ahead-biggest-summer-23-year-olds-career-writes-NATHAN-SALT.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	NATHAN SALT: With a World Cup on the horizon, Morgan Rogers showed traits Tuchel will rely on in spades if the Three Lions are to see silverware of their own this summer.
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	William's band of villains: Prince celebrates Aston Villa's cup victory with some of his oldest friends - before heading to the raucous after-party with players and WAGs
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835973/Williams-band-villains-Prince-celebrated-teams-cup-victory-company-oldest-friends.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The final whistle in Istanbul last night secured Aston Villa their first major trophy in 30 years, but also unleashed an intensity of emotion in Prince William never seen before.
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	What Aston Villa's Europa League triumph means in the race for European football - and how Bournemouth or Brighton can STILL qualify for next season's Champions League
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835853/Aston-Villa-Europa-League-triumph-European-football-Bournemouth-Brighton.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	By dismantling Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday night, Villa have potentially opened the door to the possibility of a sixth Premier League side qualifying for the Champions League.
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	John McGinn jokes he hopes Prince William 'will have a couple of drinks and get his credit card out' to pay for Aston Villa's Europa League party celebrations - as triumphant captain hails royal's support for the team
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835895/Prince-William-Aston-Villa-Europa-League-John-McGinn-royal-celebrates-Istanbul.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Prince William shared some final words of support before kick-off in the dressing room and McGinn was left hoping His Royal Highness would put his hand in his pocket to get the party started.
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	Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg: Unai Emery's men land the major trophy their stunning progress deserves - as Europa League glory gives a new generation a night to remember, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834275/Aston-Villa-3-0-Freiburg-Unai-Emery-Europa-League-TOM-COLLOMOSSE.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Villa are back. Outstanding strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inside seven minutes at the end of the first half were enough to see off Freiburg and seal the Europa League title.
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	Unai Emery's box of tricks that won the Europa League for Aston Villa: Sleep, fire, an 'inferiority complex', the shift that unlocked John McGinn and one final message that got his players over the line
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834237/Unai-Emery-Aston-Villa-Europa-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Unai Emery gathered his players in a circle and stood on the centre spot. As they prepared for their final training session at Tupras Stadium in the Istanbul sunshine, he had to know they were ready.
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	Rising to the occasion! Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia score stunning first-half goals as Aston Villa win Europa League
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835525/Youri-Tielemans-Emiliano-Buendia-score-stunning-goals-Aston-Villa-Europa-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Aston Villa stars rose to the occasion of the Europa League final with Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia scoring two stunning goals to help Unai Emery's earn glory in Istanbul.
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	Prince William beams as he celebrates Aston Villa's triumph and gets his hands on the silverware: Future King cries tears of joy seeing his beloved side end their 30-year trophy drought and lift their first title since he was 13!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834557/prince-william-aston-villa-europa-league-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Prince of Wales, one of the club's most high-profile supporters, was seen punching the air after Villa surged to victory at Besiktas Park, on a night that delivered their first major trophy in 30 years.
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	Prince William sends his congratulations to his beloved Aston Villa after they cruised to victory
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835033/Prince-William-good-luck-Aston-Villa-Istanbul-Europa-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	William, who has supported the Birmingham club since his schooldays and is expected to be in the stands for the clash.
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	Freiburg vs Aston Villa - Europa League final RECAP: Villans are crowned CHAMPIONS after dominant win over German opponents to win their first major trophy since 1996!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834175/Freiburg-vs-Aston-Villa-2025-26-Europa-League-final-LIVE-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa take on Freiburg in the Europa League final at Tupras Stadium in Turkey.
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	Topless Birmingham City youth player spotted supporting rivals Aston Villa in Istanbul ahead of Europa League final - days after club renewed his contract
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834749/Birmingham-City-player-rivals-Aston-Villa-Istanbul.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Villa take on Freiburg tonight in a bid to claim European glory, and thousands of supporters have made the trip to Turkey to cheer on Unai Emery's men against their Bundesliga opponents.
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	Emiliano Martinez reveals how Argentina success can inspire Aston Villa to end 30-year trophy drought in Europa League final
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15831489/Emiliano-Martinez-Argentina-success-inspire-Aston-Villa-end-30-year-trophy-drought-Europa-League-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE IN ISTANBUL: Martinez has had a glittering period of success with Argentina, winning two Copa America titles either side of the 2022 World Cup.
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	'The talent has always been there, he's massively underrated': Insiders reveal how John McGinn went from 'miles off it' to Unai Emery's 'star pupil' with the help of a new diet - and why his Aston Villa team-mates adore 'silent leader'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827841/Aston-Villa-captain-John-McGinn-Unai-Emery.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	If Villa win the Europa League, John McGinn will be their first captain to lift a major trophy since Andy Townsend in 1996. Not bad for a player who was not even included in Unai Emery's first Villa XI.
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	Pep Guardiola is seen for the first time since news of him quitting as Man City manager broke - in his own branded jacket - hours before Arsenal could win the title if his team slip up
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15829125/pep-guardiola-breaks-cover-following-man-city-exit-news.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been seen out in Manchester for the first time since Daily Mail Sport reported on Monday that he is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:38:42 +0100</pubDate>
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	Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 32 with £1,000 up for grabs each week
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15821911/predictor-review-gameweek-32.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	How did you fare against our experts in Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge in Gameweek 32?
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:15 +0100</pubDate>
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	Pep Guardiola LEAVES Man City: Legendary manager to call time on 10-year stint with the club at end of the season after FA Cup triumph at Wembley
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827009/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-quits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches in the history of English football, will stand down as Manchester City manager after Sunday's final Premier League game of the season.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:51:37 +0100</pubDate>
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	'He does everything he can to get that extra two or three per cent': Insiders reveal how Emiliano Martinez became the penalty shootout king - and the subtle tricks he'll use if Aston Villa's Europa League final goes the distance
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15817431/Aston-Villa-Emiliano-Martinez-penalty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: If penalty shootouts are a lottery, then having Martinez in goal is like holding the winning ticket.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Champions League final is PULLED from free-to-air TV for the first time in its history - leaving fans needing to pay to watch Arsenal vs PSG or Aston Villa and Crystal Palace finals
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15828015/Champions-League-final-free-TV.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TNT Sports, the rights holders of the competition in the United Kingdom, are understood to have left UEFA seething with their decision to charge viewers to watch the game later this month.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:45:01 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa players 'didn't know who Prince William was' before he met his footballing heroes, reveals England star Ezri Konsa, as they head to Europa League final with Royal approval
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15826985/Prince-William-Aston-Villa.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Victory against Freiburg would be the first time Aston Villa have lifted the European Cup since 1982.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Steven Gerrard admits Mohamed Salah's bombshell statement is 'damning' for Arne Slot after departing Reds star called for the return of 'heavy-metal attacking football'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15824105/Steven-Gerrard-Mohamed-Salah-statement-Arne-Slot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Salah appeared to take aim at Slot in a bombshell social media post on Saturday, less than 24 hours after the Reds were beaten 4-2 by Aston Villa to heap the pressure on the Liverpool manager.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:39:44 +0100</pubDate>
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	Mohamed Salah appears to take aim at under pressure Liverpool boss Arne Slot with bombshell statement - insisting 'crumbling' team MUST return to 'heavy-metal attacking football' ahead of his Anfield farewell
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15823747/Mohamed-Salah-appears-aim-pressure-Liverpool-boss-Arne-Slot-bombshell-statement-insisting-crumbling-team-return-heavy-metal-attacking-football-ahead-Anfield-farewell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	He wrote: 'I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It took hard work and I always did everything I could to help the club get there.
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	Meet the Premier League footballer-turned-musician! Injury-plagued star, 30, once scored an Old Trafford winner and was a kidnap target but is now working on a R&amp;B album and has raised funds for the NHS through his music
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15811583/Premier-League-footballer-turned-musician.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	There are a number of different possibilities for players in a post-football world. If they're lucky, some will go into punditry, or coaching. Some take up more 'normal' careers. Others struggle.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	While Aston Villa aim to make history in Istanbul, Liverpool can only look to the past, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE as Unai Emery's side secure Champions League status with ruthless win that raises more questions over Arne Slot's position
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820543/While-Aston-Villa-aim-make-history-Istanbul-Liverpool-look-past-writes-TOM-COLLOMOSSE-Unai-Emerys-secure-Champions-League-status-ruthless-win-raises-questions-Arne-Slots-position.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The Reds had one of their greatest European nights in the Turkish city. Unlike Villa, Arne Slot 's men still have work to do to qualify for the competition.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:11:06 +0100</pubDate>
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	Jamie Carragher hits out at 'embarrassing' Liverpool star's attempt to get rival Aston Villa player sent off as Anfield legend unloads on Arne Slot's 'mentally, physically WEAK' team after mauling at Villa Park
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15822491/Jamie-Carragher-hits-embarrassing-Liverpool-stars-attempt-rival-Aston-Villa-player-sent-does-game.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Jamie Carragher had little time for Alexis Mac Allister's 'embarrassing' attempt to see Aston Villa rival Ezri Konsa handed his marching orders during Liverpool's testy Premier League clash.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:44:02 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Unai Emery's side run riot against Arne Slot's visitors as Jamie Carragher says Reds have been 'ripped apart'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820537/Aston-Villa-vs-Liverpool-Premier-League-2025-26-LIVE-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa welcome Liverpool to Villa Park in the Premier League.
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	Defiant Arne Slot insists he has NEVER considered quitting Liverpool job as Reds boss reveals the biggest lesson from champions' woeful title defence
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	Arne Slot maintains he never considered quitting as Liverpool manager after a tough Premier League title defence and widespread criticism.
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	'Harvey Elliott situation has been embarrassing for everyone involved': Unai Emery bemoans having to leave starlet out in the cold while Liverpool fail to offer him long-term assurances
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15818363/Harvey-Elliott-situation-embarrassing-Unai-Emery-leave-starlet-cold-Liverpool-fail-offer-assurances.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Harvey Elliott is facing another summer of indecision with neither Liverpool nor Aston Villa interested in the midfielder, after a troubling season out in the cold in Birmingham.
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	Arne Slot says he has 'every reason to believe' he will be Liverpool manager next season despite growing scrutiny over his future - as Arsenal face fitness fight: PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15817235/Slot-Liverpool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Reds head coach has been under scrutiny for several months after the Premier League champions' title defence fell apart and Liverpool had to settle for a top five finish.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:06:33 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa fans make plea to Birmingham City Council in bid to show Europa League final - with screen at Villa Park ruled out
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814809/Aston-Villa-make-plea-Birmingham-City-Council-bid-Europa-League-final-screen-Villa-Park-ruled-out.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa fans unable to watch the Europa League Final on a giant screen at Villa Park are hopeful Birmingham City Council will come to their rescue.
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	Prince William 'will find a way' to watch his beloved Aston Villa's final in Turkey
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15809483/Prince-William-watch-beloved-Aston-Villas-Turkey.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Prince of Wales, 43, attended the side's semi-final second leg at Villa Park last week, where he celebrated at full-time after their 4-0 win overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Nottingham Forest .
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	Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 31 with £1,000 up for grabs each week
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15802295/Predictor-review-experts-fared-gameweek-31-1-000-grabs-week.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	How did you get on against our experts in Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge in gameweek 31?
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:55:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	The Ultimate Football Fan TV Power Ranking: Who's 'bog-standard'? Who punches way above their weight? And who was hacked by Russian Bitcoin scammers? From worst to best, does your favourite come out on top?
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15791377/Football-fan-tv-power-ranking-AFTV-United-Stand-Anfield-Wrap.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Premier League is awash with YouTube and social media creators vying for your attention. Every club has its own ecosystem - but who is the best option to follow for your club?
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Aston Villa are sleepwalking and could blow the Champions League - and one superstar's odd habit is what might cost them, writes NATHAN SALT
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801671/Burnley-2-2-Aston-Villa-Unai-Emerys-sleepwalking-blow-MASSIVE-opportunity-effectively-secure-Champions-League-football-no-wonder-Villa-boss-furious-touchline-writes-NATHAN-SALT.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	NATHAN SALT AT TURF MOOR: It would be worth Aston Villa realising that for all this season still promises, they haven't secured Champions League football yet.
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	West Ham vs Arsenal - Premier League RECAP: Reaction as Gunners take huge step to the title after dramatic stoppage-time VAR decision
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15797585/West-Ham-vs-Arsenal-Nottingham-Forest-Newcastle-Crystal-Palace-Everton-2025-26-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	RECAP Daily Mail Sport's live blog from this Sunday's Premier League ties of West Ham vs Arsenal, Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle, Burnley vs Aston Villa and Crystal Palace vs Everton.
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	Gloating Sky Sports pundit moved by stewards after winding up Nottingham Forest fans during Aston Villa's Europa League semi-final triumph
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801233/Sky-Sports-pundit-Aston-Villa-Nottingham-Forest-Europa-League-Lee-Hendrie.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Sky Sports pundit and former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie was moved by security after 'winding up' Nottingham Forest fans on Thursday night. 
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	The secrets behind Aston Villa's Europa League comeback: How senior players pulled together in crucial meeting, the away fans ticket trick, backfiring Forest fireworks and how Unai Emery got the best out of John McGinn
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15800893/aston-villa-europa-league-victory-secrets.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	As they sat around a table at Bodymoor Heath planning Aston Villa's Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, the club's key executives settled on their trump card.
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	The mad dash for European final tickets: How much Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fans face paying to get to Istanbul and Leipzig is revealed - as UEFA confirm pitiful allocation for historic games
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801065/Aston-Villa-Europa-League-final-tickets-Crystal-Palace-Conference-League-flights-hotels.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	A mad, stressful and expensive dash across Europe awaits thousands of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fans later this month.
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	Inside the great race for Champions League football: How Aston Villa could pave the way for Bournemouth, Brighton or Brentford in Europe's top competition... but Jose Mourinho's Benfica can hijack the spot!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801187/aston-villa-champions-league-bournemouth-brighton-brentford-chelsea.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Villa currently sit fifth in the Premier League and if they are to finish in that position and win the Europa League, sixth place in the league will also earn Champions League qualification .
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:26:17 +0100</pubDate>
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	A Prince's pep talk: Superfan William spotted in pre-match chat with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery before stunning Europa League comeback victory - as his plans for the big match are revealed
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15800737/A-Princes-pep-talk-Superfan-William-spotted-pre-match-chat-Aston-Villa-boss-Unai-Emery-stunning-Europa-League-comeback-victory-travel-Istanbul-big-game.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Prince William appeared to pass on words of encouragement - if not tactical advice - to Aston Villa manager Unai Emery ahead of his side's stunning Europa League comeback.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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	The Aston Villa star giving Thomas Tuchel a headache, how Unai Emery provided a blueprint to keep £100m Elliot Anderson quiet - and the ex-Man United defender who excelled in surprise role, writes NATHAN SALT
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15798787/aston-villa-thomas-tuchel-unai-emery-elliot-anderson-quiet.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	NATHAN SALT: Nottingham Forest walked into a storm and never managed to find a way out on a chastening evening that ended their hopes of Champions League football for next season.
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	Aston Villa's royal approval: Prince William dances to Sweet Caroline and fist-pumps as he celebrates his beloved side reaching the Europa League final with dominant victory over Nottingham Forest
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	Aston Villa star turns fans' frustration to adoration with mesmerising performance - and the fitting hero who's left club one win from immortality: TOM COLLOMOSSE
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: How fitting it was that John McGinn, who joined this club when they were in the Championship, should score twice and produce a barnstorming performance just when it was needed.
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	Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Europa League RECAP: Latest updates as hosts reach final with rampant display
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	Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest did battle in the Europa League semi-final.
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	Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry - as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15740077/Why-Jude-Bellingham-Declan-Rice-NOT-start-England-World-Cup-Morgan-Rogers-says-Gareth-Barry-opens-James-Milner-breaking-Premier-League-record-playing-non-league-40s.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Will Unai Emery ever have it better than at Aston Villa? Or does his future lie in the 'dream' behind links to Real Madrid or Atletico? Here's what's really going on - and the club's plans for the summer on and off the pitch
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	As John McGinn discussed Aston Villa's peculiar situation with a small group of reporters in the Oak Room at Villa Park last Friday, he went to the heart of Unai Emery's status at the club.
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	Evangelos Marinakis' mission was to catch Aston Villa - now Nottingham Forest can overtake them. Here's why they should be confident at Villa Park, and both clubs' plan to shake up the establishment again next season
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: When Nottingham Forest began planning for life in the Premier League after a 23-year absence, they knew who they wanted to emulate.
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	Morgan Gibbs-White faces agonising wait to see if he can play in Nottingham Forest's showdown with Aston Villa after horror face wound - and Murillo is also doubtful for Europa clash
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15794617/Morgan-Gibbs-White-faces-agonising-wait-play-Nottingham-Forests-showdown-Aston-Villa-horror-face-wound-Murillo-doubtful-Europa-clash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Gibbs-White had several stitches in a facial wound after a collision with Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez while Murillo has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury on April 19.
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	John McGinn reveals why winning the Europa League would be even more special for Aston Villa - as Unai Emery's side bid to overturn deficit to reach Istanbul final
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	Villa will reach the final of the Europa League if they can overcome Nottingham Forest by at least two goals on Thursday and move a step closer to their first major prize since 1996.
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	Morgan Gibbs-White shows off result of his horror head injury during Nottingham Forest's win at Chelsea - just days before Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa
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	Morgan Gibbs-White has revealed the extent of his brutal head injury suffered during Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Chelsea on Bank Holiday Monday.
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	'Absolutely STINKS': Angry fans claim Unai Emery's second-string line-up against Spurs 'needs investigating' for 'integrity' issues - as relegation rivals West Ham and Nottingham Forest pay the price for hosts' 'abysmal' display
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	Aston Villa fans have expressed their anger on social media after their heavily-rotated side lost to relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening.
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	Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa hosted Tottenham at Villa Park in the Premier League.
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	Roberto De Zerbi names the misfiring star who can be Tottenham's hero in their relegation dogfight ahead of Aston Villa clash
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	Beyond the excuses about injuries and managerial turmoil, Tottenham have laboured for much of this season without serious goal threat from their stable of expensive strikers.
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	Aston Villa open to sale of young winger as interest mounts after productive loan
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	The skillful winger was compared in style to Manchester City's Phil Foden when he broke through at Villa's academy where he was a member of the 2021 FA Youth Cup winning side.
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	Nottingham Forest join queue of European clubs monitoring Rangers and Scotland teen - who broke youth record at Ibrox at 16
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15782145/Nottingham-Forest-join-queue-European-clubs-monitoring-Rangers-Scotland-teen-broke-youth-record-Ibrox-16.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Daily Mail Sport understands Bundesliga side Schalke have already made an initial offer for the Scotland U21 international while Ajax are also interested.
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	Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa fear, Reece James close to Chelsea return, Michael Carrick on Old Trafford showdown with Liverpool... and Eddie Howe delivers update on Newcastle's Saudi summit: PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15781783/PREMIER-LEAGUE-LIVE-Liverpool-Man-United-Arsenal-Man-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Premier League is reaching a thrilling conclusion with the title battle, race for Europe and fight for survival all to be resolved. Follow the latest with here...
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:13:23 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa set sights on young PSG star - as Unai Emery's side bid to strengthen attack amid Morgan Rogers interest and expected Jadon Sancho exit
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15781813/Aston-Villa-PSG-Unai-Emery-Morgan-Rogers-Leon-Bailey-Jadon-Sancho-exits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	With Morgan Rogers likely to be targeted by the Premier League's wealthiest clubs and others likely to move on, Villa are looking for players who can operate across the attacking line.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:14:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Furious Unai Emery tears into VAR officials for failure to send off Elliot Anderson for 'ankle-breaking' challenge on Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's defeat by Nottingham Forest
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15780913/Furious-Unai-Emery-tears-VAR-officials-failure-send-Elliot-Anderson-ankle-breaking-challenge-Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villas-defeat-Nottingham-Forest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Emery was raging at the lack of intervention from the men on VAR duty, Tiago Martins and Andre Narciso.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:47 +0100</pubDate>
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	Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: Hosts gain advantage in all-Premier League tie after controversial penalty award but Unai Emery's men will be quietly confident they can still reach the final, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15778799/Nottingham-Forest-Aston-Villa-Europa-League-result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Emiliano Martinez is a master at winding up opponents, supporters and maybe even his own coaches and team-mates.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa - Europa League RECAP: Chris Wood's penalty gives hosts crucial lead ahead of second leg in Europa League semi-final
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15778797/Nottingham-Forest-vs-Aston-Villa-2025-26-semi-final-Europa-League-LIVE-score-result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Recap Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Nottingham Forest hosting Aston Villa at the City Ground in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:31:13 +0100</pubDate>
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	The top 20 WORST Premier League signings of the season: From the £30m Nottingham Forest error to a terrible Tottenham duo and goal-shy Liverpool buys to the 'awkward fit' at Everton... who is the biggest flop?
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15775269/20-worst-Premier-League-signings.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The Premier League clubs splashed the cash last summer as ever. And while some players have proven to be a roaring success this season, some most definitely have not. But who takes the No 1 spot?
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Football faces bonkers new rule change plan which would FORCE teams to keep an Under-21 homegrown player on the pitch at all times
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15775393/Football-rule-change-FIFA-Premier-League-21.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	FIFA are considering a hugely controversial and radical rule change that would force teams to field an Under-21 homegrown player on the pitch at all times. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:22 +0100</pubDate>
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	England women's star opens up on 'four days of hell in hospital' after suffering heartbreaking miscarriage
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15767999/england-women-missy-bo-kearns-reveals-sepsis-miscarriage.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	England international Missy Bo Kearns says she spent 'four days of hell in hospital' after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis last month.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:04:21 +0100</pubDate>
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	Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side blow big chance to strengthen grip on fourth place as Ryan Sessegnon's winner pushes hosts back into fight for Europe
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15758601/Fulham-1-0-Aston-Villa-Ryan-Sessegnon-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	ROBERT DUNFORD AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery admits his side must up its goalscoring game at the business end of the season.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:47:10 +0100</pubDate>
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	Scandals, social media faux pas and snubs from Saudi Arabian clubs - why Chelsea are ignoring John Terry's come-and-get-me pleas, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15758469/chelsea-snubs-john-terry-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Terry had an epiphany a few years ago, when he was assistant to Dean Smith at Aston Villa, and an unnamed player in the squad had gone off the boil. His response had been to rip into him.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:52 +0100</pubDate>
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	Juventus join the race for Man City and England star after miserable campaign at the Etihad following £27m move - with TWO Premier League sides also interested
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15748695/juventus-eye-man-city-goalkeeper-james-trafford.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	JACK GAUGHAN: The 23-year-old has excelled in recent months when called upon by Pep Guardiola, while Tottenham and Aston Villa are two Premier League sides with keen interest in the youngster.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:55 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland: Box-office Black Cats see hopes dashed in bonkers finale... as star sends England reminder to Thomas Tuchel
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15742199/Aston-Villa-4-3-Sunderland-Box-office-Black-Cats-hopes-dashed-bonkers-finale-star-sends-England-reminder-Thomas-Tuchel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	CIARAN FOREMAN AT VILLA PARK: Tammy Abraham's sensational 94th-minute winner fired Aston Villa one step closer to Champions League qualification in a ding-dong victory over Sunderland.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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	Ex-Premier League star's boxing debut ends in disaster, with former striker knocked out in the first round
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15744709/Ex-Premier-League-star-boxing-knockout-Ross-McCormack.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The 39-year-old, who retired from playing in 2019, is among the ex-footballers to have tried their hand in the squared circle. But on A Night To Remember II, he failed to see the second round.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:16:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto (2-1 agg): Hosts set up Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa but injuries to three key men deal Premier League survival hopes a huge blow
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15738409/nottingham-forest-porto-europa-league-result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest moved a step closer to reviving their glorious European history as they prepare to meet Aston Villa.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:08:30 +0100</pubDate>
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	Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna (7-1 agg): Unai Emery's side dominate Italians to book place in Europa League last four as Ollie Watkins brings up his century
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	Revealed: Fitness update on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez ahead of Europa League clash with Bologna - and reason he withdrew from Nottingham Forest clash in the warm-up
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	The Argentina goalkeeper was named in the starting XI for last Sunday's match at Nottingham Forest but pulled out during the warm-up - the third time this has happened this season.
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	Aston Villa monitoring Man City and England star over potential summer move - with Emi Martinez facing uncertain future at the club
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	Martinez made little secret of his wish to leave Villa last summer and attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Manchester United.
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	Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa: Why it might be time for Unai Emery to move on from Emi Martinez after goalkeeper's latest late withdrawal leaves his side in the lurch
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	Fulham eye move for £30m Harry Wilson replacement - as THREE Premier League rivals target exiting free agent
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	SIMON JONES: The Cottagers are looking for options as Harry Wilson is poised to leave at the end of the season as a free agent.
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	Ollie Watkins reveals what former England star told him when he turned to him for help - and makes honest admission about his career as he fights to keep World Cup dream alive
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: After heavy speculation about his future during the last two transfer windows, the Aston Villa striker has struggled for form this term and has lost his place in the England squad.
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	Premier League big guns step up chase for £80m-rated England star Morgan Rogers as Aston Villas face having to comply with financial rules
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	Morgan Rogers is expected to be at the centre of an £80million transfer tug-of-war this summer, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all renewing their interest in the 23-year-old. 
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	Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins' brace sparks statement-of-intent win in Italy ahead of run of games that will define the Villans' season, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15712383/Bologna-1-3-Aston-Villa-Ollie-Watkins-brace-sparks-statement-intent-win-Italy-ahead-run-games-define-Villans-season-writes-TOM-COLLOMOSSE.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE AT STADIO RENATO DALL'ARA: This victory began a run of six matches that could define Villa 's season and Unai Emery seems determined to go full throttle.
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	Explained: Why Premier League TV picks take so long, the enormously complicated 'chess match' that decides them as Sky Sports and TNT do battle with mind games, and the massive impact it has on powerless matchgoing fans
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	A game of chess. A jigsaw. Jenga. Just some of the puzzles referenced by industry insiders in describing the process of selecting Premier League matches for television.
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	Inside Prince William's cosy relationship with Aston Villa's stars - and why secret posting on message boards proves he's a true football fan
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa have a trump card to play when they try to turn the tables on Paris Saint-Germain. He has the build of a centre-forward and knowledge to rival the greatest managers.
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