Premier League: Unai Emery reaches 100 wins in 197 matches

Unai Emery recorded his 100th win in the Premier League with Aston Villa, who beat Newcastle United (1-0) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Spanish manager became the ninth coach to reach the milestone in the fewest matches in the history of the English top flight.

Unai Emery passed the 100-win mark in the Premier League after Aston Villa's victory away to Newcastle United on the seventh matchday of the 2026-27 season. The Spanish manager reached the total in 197 matches, a record that places him among the fastest managers to achieve the feat.

With his 100th win, Emery ranks ninth among the managers to reach the milestone in the Premier League. Only eight managers needed fewer matches to do so.

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Aston Villa beat Newcastle

The victory over Newcastle allowed the Spanish manager to add this new milestone to his record in the English top flight. Aston Villa won the match 1-0, securing three valuable points away from home.

Since taking charge of the Villans in November 2022, Emery has gradually established his team among the competitive sides in the league. He notably led Aston Villa to fourth place in the Premier League in the 2023-24 season, securing qualification for the Champions League.

This 100th victory confirms the consistency of his career in England, where he continues his work at the helm of Aston Villa.

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