Turkish delight for Villa and the Premier League relegation battle | Football Weekly – video
The Guardian · 2026-05-21 · archive
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Lars Sivertsen and Dan Bardell to discuss Villa’s Europa League successOn today’s podcast: Aston Villa won their first trophy in 30 years and secured their first European triumph for over 40. There were jubilant scenes, from Istanbul to Birmingham, as Unai Emery did it again in the Europa League. Youri Tielemans shone with perhaps his second best cup final goal ever to send the Villa fans into delirium, before Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers wrapped up a dominant victory over Freiburg.Elsewhere, Southampton lost their appeal over spygate – we’ll talk through...
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Aston Villa secured their first piece of silverware in three decades by defeating Freiburg in the Europa League final held in Istanbul. This victory marks a significant milestone for the club, ending a forty-year wait for continental glory under the guidance of manager Unai Emery. Decisive goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendía, and Morgan Rogers ensured a convincing win for the Birmingham-based side. Beyond European competition, the Premier League’s ongoing relegation struggle remains a focal point, with Southampton recently seeing an appeal dismissed concerning a controversial spying incident. These developments provide broader context for the competitive landscape facing top-flight teams like West Ham United both domestically and abroad.
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