Published Aug 25, 2026, 3:23 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Aston Villa: Unai Emery's problems mounting ahead of Arsenal test after threadbare squad falls apart against Brighton
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A threadbare Aston Villa squad fell apart against Brighton at the Amex Stadium - and champions Arsenal are on the horizon with problems mounting for Unai Emery. The Villa boss has been forced to watch on as his Europa League-winning squad has been decimated during the summer transfer window. Four of the starting line-up from that May final have departed, leaving gaping holes across the pitch, and the situation could worsen before they host Arsenal at Villa Park, live on Monday Night Football. Th