Aston Villa who haven\u2019t registered a single victory in the Premier League this season (2025\/26) won their first game of Europa League last night. It was a good night for Unai Emery who was desperately searching for the first win of the season. Villa secured 1-0 win over Bologna in the Europa League first game and it was the start they were expecting in this competition after their poor performance in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa finally found relief in Europe after a frustrating start to their Premier League campaign. Unai Emery\u2019s side, who are yet to register a single victory in the league this season, earned their first triumph of 2025\/26 with a 1-0 win over Bologna in the UEFA Europa League.<\/p>\n
It was a much-needed result for Emery, who has been under pressure following Villa\u2019s poor domestic form. The game in Italy provided the perfect opportunity to reset, and his players delivered with a disciplined performance.<\/p>\n
The decisive moment came in the second half as Villa converted one of their few clear chances, ensuring a winning start in Group Stage action. More importantly, the result offered belief and momentum that Villa desperately needed after weeks of disappointment in the Premier League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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