New Unseen Footage of Unai Emery Shows He Was Lying After Arsenal Win vs Aston Villa

Newly surfaced unseen footage from Arsenal's emphatic 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on December 30, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium has sparked controversy, allegedly exposing Unai Emery in a moment of dishonesty post-match.[1][3]

The match was a statement win for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who dominated Aston Villa after a competitive first half. Arsenal led 1-0 at halftime, but exploded in the second half: Gabriel Magalhães headed in a fortuitous goal off a cross that Emery flapped at, making it 2-0 just seven minutes after the restart. William Saliba's brilliant third-man run, assisted by a precise through ball from Odegaard, extended the lead to 3-1, with Aston Villa pulling one back in between. Arsenal sealed the rout late on, with Martinelli coming off the bench to contribute to the 4-1 scoreline.[1][3]

Post-match, unseen fan footage captured Emery refusing to shake Arteta's hand and storming straight down the tunnel without engaging in the traditional exchange, a snub that fueled speculation of lingering bitterness from his Arsenal tenure (2018-2019).[1][4] In a separate Sky Sports clip, Emery later explained the incident, claiming it was due to the heat of the moment, but fans and pundits questioned his sincerity.[4]

Contrasting this, Emery's official VillaTV interview painted a positive picture: "So proud of everything we are doing... 39 points... we compete fantastic... We didn't give up," insisting his side stayed ambitious despite the second-half collapse after conceding the pivotal second goal.[2] Critics argue this optimistic spin masks the reality shown in the raw footage—Emery's visible frustration and avoidance of Arteta—suggesting he downplayed a humiliating defeat to protect team morale.[1][2][4]

Arsenal fans hailed it as revenge on Emery, with highlights emphasizing their second-half dominance. The footage, circulating rapidly online, has reignited debates about Emery's post-Arsenal demeanor against his former club.[3] (Word count: 298)