Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Premier League match preview
Al Jazeera
Arsenal welcome back ‘unbelievable’ Aston Villa manager Unai Emery for the first time in the Premier League on Sunday.
Who: Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Premier LeagueWhere: Emirates Stadium, LondonWhen: Sunday, April 14, 15:30 GMTHead-to-head record: 202 games – 87 wins for Arsenal, 70 for Aston Villa, 45 draws
Aston Villa’s progress under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been incredible, his successor Mikel Arteta at the Gunners said ahead of their Premier League clash.
Sunday will be the first time Emery has faced Arsenal’s home fans since leaving the club, with his previous visit in 2021 as Villarreal manager taking place behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“What they have done since Unai came in, he has made a huge impact at the club in terms of performance. They are still in European competition and played (on Thursday). Really impressed by what they have done,” Arteta told reporters.
Villa finished seventh last season after Emery joined in October 2022, their first top-10 finish since 2010-11. They are now fifth on 60 points, 11 behind leaders Arsenal.
