"This victory is very important. We have started the year winning at home, in the Premier League and in the FA Cup. Away, we were in a bad spell and had to break it."

Unai Emery saluted Ollie Watkins’ relentless spirit after the striker earned Villa a 1-0 win at Everton. Watkins netted for the ninth time in the Premier League this season as Villa made it three wins on the spin in 2025 and snapped a five-match losing run on the road.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side have "broken their bad spell" after earning their first away clean sheet this season in a 1-0 win at Everton.

Transfer Moves Under Unai EmeryAston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, is making significant strides in the transfer market as they gear up for the January window.

Ross Barkley is sidelined after suffering a calf injury against West Ham and was replaced by Amadou Onana in the 19th minute. The Belgian will return to Goodison Park tomorrow for the first time since he joined Villa for £50m in the summer.

Unai Emery says further Villa signings this month must be matched by outgoings after completing a deal for Donyell Malen.

First, Villa must address their away form, which is fast becoming a glaring issue. Ranked 14th in the Premier League for points gained on the road, their five consecutive away league losses have highlighted vulnerabilities that need addressing.

Aston Villa - No real surprises from Unai Emery here, with a number of injuries affecting his decisions. Preview. Everton and Aston Villa will lock horns tonight in the most-playe