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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's final Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 16:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
The Villa boss reflected on their season: "So happy, so proud. The priority, always, was the Premier League. And we were competing in both competitions. Of course, another two cups - the FA Cup and Carabao Cup - but, this year, we couldn't compete there and strongly focused on the Premier League and the Europa League."
He added: "Our main objective - an ambitious objective - was to play in the Champions League. [It was] To get the Champions League position through the Premier League or through the Europa League, and we achieved it in both competitions. Really fantastic."
On decisions around loan players Jadon Sancho and Douglas Luiz: "Not yet. Of course, now we're finishing the season, we are going to have some days reflecting and analysing individually each situation. And we will decide it. But not yet. Of course, I am so proud of every player and so happy how they were responding. This is my only objective. It's to try to improve more and to get better next year. And of course, the decision we will take is in this direction."
On facing Manchester City on Sunday: "It's a fantastic match for us to play. It's in our hands. It's the best season we did since I have been here with the position in the table, and with the Europa League. Manchester City lost the league, but congratulations to Arsenal. Of course, Guardiola did a fantastic season. It's very difficult to win this title in the Premier League."
On facing Guardiola, who it has been confirmed will leave Manchester City at the end of the season: "It's my pleasure to play against Guardiola. It's my honour to face him. I started facing him in 2008 and 2009, which was his best moment in Barcelona. It was amazing how they were playing and his impact was crazy good. We were always finishing third. And I didn't beat him. To face him is really fantastic. He is the best coach in the world - clearly he is a huge inspiration for other coaches. The only genius is him. And as a competitor he is: wow."
He continued: "He's the best coach, but as well as a person, he's fantastic. I respect him because I think he's humble. He's always so respectful with me. I really appreciate him a lot."
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Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad to represent England at the 2026 World Cup hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarrell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen - loan), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham)
Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona - loan), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), Josh King (Fulham) and Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) will also be part of the Three Lions' pre-tournament squad in Florida when they face New Zealand and Costa Rica.
The England boss added that one more player will also join his squad in Florida, but did not name the individual.
Tuchel said Bournemouth's Scott had an "outstanding" reaction to not being named in the 26-man squad.
"The commitment, the wish to be in pre-camp and just be a step closer to the team, was not even a question to him. This showed me his character and spirit. He gets a chance to take a step closer and to get a cap," added Tuchel.
Tuchel on his 26-man squad: "An exciting day for me and I think for everyone selected. From day one we were very clear that we were trying to build and select the best possible team, which is not necessarily to select and collect 26 of the most talented players. Teams win championships – it is as simple as that.
"What we're trying to achieve in the summer can only be achieved as a team. That in mind, we chose a very balanced squad. We chose three goalkeepers, plus Jason Steele (as training goalkeeper). I want to take the opportunity, and thank Jason for being brilliant, and thank Brighton for being so cooperative.
"We chose nine defenders for four positions, we chose seven midfielders for three positions, and we chose seven strikers for three positions.
"I can assure every fan in the country that we have 26 100% committed players with us. Who know their role, who are ready to buy into their role on and off the pitch and who are ready and committed to the idea of team spirit and being unselfish."
Fulham's 29-year-old midfielder Harry Wilson is among the players on Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's summer shopping list, after being given a £100m transfer budget following the club's Europa League triumph. (Mirror), external
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It has been 44 years since Aston Villa last lifted a European trophy, so there is no doubt the celebrations in the West Midlands will be carrying on for quite some time.
There is no rest for the Europa League winners, though, as the squad have rushed back from Besiktas Park in Istanbul to celebrate ending the club's 30-year silverware drought with their supporters.
They are set to take to the streets in Birmingham city centre for an open-top bus victory parade on Thursday afternoon - and BBC Radio WM will be providing live coverage of the celebrations from 16:00 BST.
Villa say the festivities will start on Branston Street in the Jewellery Quarter at 16:30, with the whole parade expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes.
The bus will cover a route of about 4.5km, travelling past Sand Pits, Broad Street and Centenary Square.
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Hannah Gowen
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesWednesday, 20 May 2026 - a date for the ages for anyone with an affinity for Aston Villa.
An estimated 20,000 fans flocked from Birmingham and across the globe, descending on Turkey's largest city to witness a historical night for the club, as European glory was brought back to B6 for the first time since 1982.
Emotions in Istanbul, and among those watching from afar, were a mixture of euphoria and relief - fans finally had a tangible reason to celebrate after many years of waiting.
There is no better poster boy for Villa's return to glory than captain John McGinn.
Now a highly respected skipper and seasoned international, McGinn started his Aston Villa career aged 23, signed by Steve Bruce for a meagre £3m, when we were battling for promotion back to the top flight. Since then, he has been a driving force for this team and has consistently defied all expectations.
A winning goal in the 2019 Championship play-off final firmly put McGinn's name in lights, but in truth, he has been a constant source of stability and fight, even in trying times.
Anybody who watches the Scotsman will identify his no-nonsense, hearty and passionate approach to football, and he has helped lead Villa into victorious territory in the 21st century.
Of course, there is so much that can be said about other members of this squad - particularly some of the other long-serving members recruited by Dean Smith.
Watching a group of players that celebrated Premier League survival in 2020 now lifting a major European honour is a testament to the work of Unai Emery, but also the leadership and determination of the likes of McGinn, who never gave up on the dream of adding a trophy to the cabinet.
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Football reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesEmi Buendia admits his Europa League heroics justify rejecting moves to leave Aston Villa.
The Argentina international scored and set up Morgan Rogers' clinching third goal as Villa swept Freiburg aside in Wednesday's final.
The 29-year-old was Villa's man of the match in Istanbul, having scored a brilliant second goal just before half time to put Villa in control.
Buendia's future was in doubt 12 months ago with the club open to selling him following a low-key loan at Bayer Leverkusen in the second half of last season, but he remained determined to stay.
"Yeah, there could be that chance [to leave] but I always tried to refuse everything," said Buendia, who signed from Norwich for £38m in 2021.
"I wanted to stay here, I wanted to play for this club. If the chance never come, maybe the ways will be different, but I think until the last moment I could play for this club and achieve good things.
"I worked so much for this. I've been working in everything to have a night like this."
Buendia also missed the 2023-24 season with a serious knee injury but has fought back to become a key part of Unai Emery's team.
He added: "I've had some very bad moments, I've been very low, injuries, finding myself in a difficult momentum to play more often, but I kept believing in myself all the time.
"I always trusted my work ethic and also I always thought I could be important for this club and team. I have to enjoy it."
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Football reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesAston VIlla co-owner Nassef Sawiris believes the "sky's the limit" for the club after their Europa League triumph.
Unai Emery guided Villa to their first trophy in 30 years with a commanding 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Wes Edens and Sawiris bought a controlling stake in Villa in 2018 when they were in the Championship and have now seen them rise back into the Premier League, play Champions League football and secure a European trophy.
"The sky's the limit," he said, after goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers took side to victory.
"Amazing. It means a lot. I can't express myself with words. Very special. An eight year ride and we saw today what hard work can do with Unai's effort and the whole team. An amazing win."
Sawiris and Edens brought Emery to the club in 2022, replacing Steven Gerrard when the team was three points above the relegation zone.
Emery has delivered European football every season but it is his first trophy with Villa - and his fifth Europa League title.
Defender Matty Cash believes it will be a watershed moment for the club.
"Yeah, for sure, I think so. I think when you experience these moments together as a team, it makes you stronger, definitely," he said. "Last year we got beat in the quarter-finals [of the Champions League], the season before that we got beaten in the semis [of the Conference League].
"It's a big moment for the club, we've made history. It's been such a long time [without a trophy].
"Obviously the last few years we've nearly got there. We executed the game plan well, we looked like an experienced team, we looked like we'd played these games before.
"But I think we gained experience from it as a team. It is pretty much a similar team, a few additions. To get to this moment, it is obvious that we have learnt from the past."
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your feelings after Aston Villa's first European triumph since 1982.
Here are some of your comments:
Matt: So proud. From struggling for years post-Martin O'Neill, then deserved relegation from terrible club management. Life in the Championship. Promotion back. To this. It's incredible. The metamorphosis is complete. All involved should take huge pride. These lions never know when to give up. Congratulations AVFC.
Darius: I retired anxiously as a surgeon from the NHS in October 2022. Unai Emery's Villa have been the best thing, making the three-and-a-half-year period the most joyful and fulfilling. Champions League and the Premier League - you're next in the queue! Thank you, Unai Emery's Claret and Blue Army.
Wayne: Absolutely brilliant night. Shared 1982 with my dad - shared tonight with my son.
Colin: I started supporting Aston Villa when I was 13 and they won the FA Cup. There have been so many great players over those years, Gerry Hitchens, Vic Crowe and Jimmy Dugdale to name just a few. We have been up, down and down over these years and never believed we would be where we are now. It's been a great journey. Thank you, Unai and all the team, may it continue. Up the Villa.
Emma: Absolutely buzzing and emotional. I remember watching the 1982 final as a 10-year-old. It's been far too long, but what a way to win a trophy.
Matt: Just amazing to see us finally live up to the potential Emery has shown us we have. An incredible performance from a proper team - no Galacticos, just a bunch of talented players, coached by a true master of the game.
Andrew: What a night. So lucky to have been there to see it. Unai is a magician and will never need to pay for a drink in B6.
Jeremy: My many uncles were huge Villa supporters, all from Brum. Sadly, all departed but they will be dancing (and drinking!) in the afterlife. Well done, all at Villa, you are truly stars.
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa goalscorer Emiliano Buendia, speaking to BBC Radio WM after Wednesday's Europa League final victory: "A really good moment and a really good night.
"We were working so hard all season to have these nights. It was an incredible victory. I think we deserve it as well, because the way we competed in the whole competition is amazing."
On Emiliano Martinez playing with a broken finger: "Someone told me two minutes ago. It is incredible to have the desire to play and to compete. It is another incredible thing for him."
On his time at Villa: "I found myself in a difficult moment to play more often. I always trust my work ethic and I always thought about being important for this club and this team.
"I have been working on everything to have a night like this, and now I want to enjoy it.
"I wanted to stay to fight for a place and I believed in myself that I could be important for this team."
Image source, Getty Images"He is a crazy geezer, he is a mad Scotsman, but he is always the first one in and the last one out," said former Aston Villa defender Ashley Young as he singled out current club captain John McGinn on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
The 31-year-old made 12 out of a possible 15 appearances across the club's Europa League-winning campaign, scoring five goals and contributing two assists.
"I'm sitting here feeling so proud of him," said Young. "I'm so happy he gets to pick up that trophy after what he has done for and given to Aston Villa because it is just phenomenal.
"He is literally Mr Aston Villa day in, day out, so it is great to see him lift the trophy. Like every man on that pitch, from the first whistle right until the end, he played his part.
"He is a typical, true captain. He puts everyone before himself."
Young also praised Victor Lindelof, who made a 66-minute appearance in the final, adding: "Everyone had a job to do and they did it - nobody more so than Victor Lindelof.
"I know a lot of people will be saying he only played 65 minutes, but he gave a lot to the team in that central midfield role.
"I knew he could play in the centre of the midfield, but I know a lot of people will have been wondering what Unai Emery was doing.
"He was winning the ball back, he was passing forward, he was looking to play forward.
"It was just a wholesome team performance from everyone out there. Every single one of them deserves the accolades they should be getting right now."
