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Emery faces challenges as Aston Villa aims for top-four finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:13 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Emery faces challenges as Aston Villa aims for top-four finish

Summary

Aston Villa is targeting another top-four finish in the Premier League next season, facing significant changes to their squad. Following their Europa League victory in May, manager Unai Emery's ability to maintain last season's momentum will be tested. Villa's expected points last season suggested a finish of 12th, but they ended up seventh despite injuries to key players like Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans. The team managed to stay competitive during difficult stretches but will need to adapt quickly to new circumstances this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Villa won the Europa League in May, ending a 30-year trophy drought.
•Last season, they performed above expectations, finishing seventh instead of projected 12th.
•Injuries to Kamara and Tielemans disrupted their performance but Emery kept them in contention.
•A significant squad transformation is anticipated over the summer.

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What they're saying

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Aston Villa will still be seeking another top-four finish next season - when the Premier League landscape looks certain to be a lot different from last season and Villa are without many of their previous squad. After ending their 30-year wait for a trophy with May's Europa League win, can Emery continue to produce his magic? Last season, Villa's expected points was 48.50, which would have left them 12th - eight places below where they eventually finished.
— Yahoo Sports

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