The Emery era has tended to be adept in managing turbulence — how his side start the season proper will be another test of such resolve

Aston Villa have stabilised themselves in the Premier League over the past few seasons. Unai Emery’s side have performed better than expected on their return to European competition. Ollie

Nashville SC went toe-to-toe with Premier League team Aston Villa, playing the English side to a 2-2 tie in a friendly match at Geodis Park on Aug. 2. Matthew Corcoran and Sam Surridge scored second-half goals to bring Nashville back from a 2-0 deficit in its first-ever match against a team from one of Europe's "Big Five" professional leagues.