Had the deal gone through, it would have become the most expensive signing in City’s history

The legendary Spaniard is expected to remain connected to the club in a new position as a global ambassador

Unai Emery has done it again. The Spanish coach added another chapter to his remarkable Europa League legacy on Wednesday night, guiding Aston Villa to their first major European triumph in 44 years

United officially locked in a third-place finish in the Premier League

The Birmingham club officially guaranteed a top-five finish and completed a remarkable domestic season

The result lifts Forest six points clear of the relegation zone

Nottingham Forest secured a narrow but valuable advantage in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final

The victory lifts Forest eight points clear of the relegation zone

Villa strengthened their position among the Premier League frontrunners

Forest have reached a European semi-final for the first time since 1984

After a 3-1 away win in the first leg, Unai Emery’s side left nothing to chance

Once contenders for European places, both clubs now find themselves locked in a tense battle for survival

Aston Villa delivered a composed and professional performance, securing a 2–0 victory

Unai Emery’s side continued their impressive UEFA Europa League campaign

The hosts forced extra time thanks to a crucial goal from Martin Erlic

Lille now face a difficult task after suffering a narrow 1–0 home

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the dismissal of Sean Dyche as head coach, barely three months after appointing him in October

Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have reached a full agreement over the transfer of goalkeeper Stefan Ortega

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England international striker

Villa continued their remarkable Premier League campaign with a statement 2–0 away victory

In doing so, they join Lyon as clubs who have already wrapped up progression ahead of the final round

Aston Villa missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Arsenal

One of the standout ties of the third round of the FA Cup delivered a damaging home defeat for Tottenham, who were beaten 2–1 by Aston Villa in north London

With emotions running high, the tie was ultimately decided from the spot

Forest finally found a happy ending after a difficult run of form

Once the second half began, Arsenal shifted through the gears — and the contest was effectively decided within minutes

Fulham claimed a narrow but valuable victory over

With the 2–1 victory, Aston Villa jump from ninth to fourth place — firmly into the Champions League positions

The night belonged to Mohamed Salah, who netted his 250th goal for the club

Earlier this month, Zinchenko was sidelined for 20 days in October

Dyche’s arrival is seen as an attempt to bring structure, resilience, and clarity to a side that has underdelivered so far

Roberto Mancini will not be taking charge of Nottingham Forest after the Premier League club failed to reach an agreement with the former Italy manager

Chelsea delivered a commanding performance in the opening fixture of Matchweek 8

With the three points, Unai Emery’s side climb to 13th in the Premier League standings

It was another lifeless performance from Forest, who have now conceded 15 goals under Postecoglou

The UEFA Europa League group stage got underway on Wednesday night

The Ukrainian international had previously featured for Forest in the League Cup

Two goals deep into stoppage time flipped the script entirely

Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest