Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid | The Express Tribune

BIRMINGHAM: Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin’s job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday. Despite failing to win any of their first five Premier League games, Villa had been installed as pre-tournament favourites…

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Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence | The Express Tribune

PARIS: Unai Emery will hope a return to the Europa League this week serves as the spark plug that ignites Aston Villa’s season, while Nottingham Forest embark on their first European campaign in 30 years. Emery is the most successful manager in Europa League history, winning the title three times with Sevilla and once with…

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