Big Update On Aston Villa Boss’s Future After Dreadful Start: Should They Sack Emery? | OneFootball

Aston Villa face growing pressure over Unai Emery’s position after a dreadful Premier League start, although the club have no wish for a rushed call. Football Insider reported on September 15 that internal discussions could take place if results keep sliding, with former Villa scout Mick Brown saying a dismissal is “not impossible” if the run reaches five, six or seven matches.

Villa have taken no Premier League wins from their opening four games. They began the campaign with a 4-0 defeat against Brighton, while Nottingham Forest won 2-1 at Villa Park, leaving Emery under scrutiny. Brown stressed that the summer overhaul makes it difficult to blame Emery alone. Several important players departed, and the new arrivals need time to settle.

Football Insider further reported Emery’s frustration over those exits, while former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes the Spaniard could consider leaving. Wyness pointed to interest from Real Madrid and Bayern.

Why has Aston Villa’s summer reshuffle changed the picture?

Aston Villa changed almost every area of the squad. Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martínez, Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa and Youri Tielemans all left during a turbulent summer, removing five pieces from the side that reached the top four and won in Europe. Villa spent on replacements including Nicolas Jackson and teenager George Hemmings, creating the “Villa 2.0” project.

Should Aston Villa resist sacking Emery?

HULL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Aston Villa FC at MKM Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Yes. Aston Villa should resist sacking Emery, because four matches provide too little evidence for such an expensive decision. Emery signed a five-year contract in 2024 that runs until 2029, with a base salary of £8 million a year. Ending it could mean compensation above £24 million, a bill for a club under strain.

There is a football argument. Emery guided Villa to fourth last season and then delivered the Europa League, beating Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul. UEFA records that victory as his fifth Europa League title, and that record matters now.

The bigger issue sits with the squad he received. Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martínez, Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa and Youri Tielemans all left during a turbulent summer, removing five pieces from the side that reached the top four and won in Europe.

Aston Villa changed almost every area of the team, then asked Emery to make them work quickly. That creates pressure, but it should create patience too. He has rebuilt strong sides after losing key players at Valencia and Sevilla, giving the board reason to wait.

The hierarchy must accept responsibility for the overhaul rather than treating every setback as Emery’s failure. Sacking him after five or six matches would cost millions and put another coach into that squad. Aston Villa need time after investing £250 million in young players. Emery should carry the burden of results, while the board carries responsibility.