- Sep 12
Nottingham Forest defeat Aston Villa 2-1 as Unai Emery criticises referee over James McAtee tackle
Igor Jesus scored an 88th-minute winner at Villa Park after Ian Maatsen limped off injured, leaving Aston Villa with one point from their opening four matches.
- Aug 23
Brighton beat ten-man Aston Villa 4-0 as Unai Emery addresses Ollie Watkins absence
Brighton scored four goals in the opening 31 minutes against Aston Villa before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut, with Unai Emery remaining silent on Ollie Watkins' omitted status.
