Aston Villa Boss, Unai Emery held his press conference ahead of his side’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United, touching on various topics including team news, his respect for the opposition, and the club’s long-term ambitions.
Unai Emery on Manchester United
“They are a winning team. They have an experienced coach, experienced players. The club is usually a winning club. They are still winners, last year they won the FA Cup,” Emery stated, referencing the long-standing success of United.
Although Manchester United have struggled to find consistency in the league this season, Emery stressed the importance of not underestimating them: “They are not getting consistently good results in the Premier League, but in one match they can exploit their capacity and have a huge performance. I respect them and I will prepare the match more than how I prepared the match against Bayern Munich.” He said in a statement shared on the Premier League Official website
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery gave an update on key players ahead of the weekend. Both Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey are doubts for Sunday’s game.
“They are both so, so tired. I am not sure they will be 100 per cent fit for Sunday. We need every player so tomorrow we will see how they feel. Today, they are a doubt,” Emery confirmed.
Aston Villa’s Ambitions and Consistency
Emery also outlined his ambitions for Aston Villa, emphasizing the importance of consistency in both domestic and European competitions.
“In this process I am increasing more or less everything. The club’s committed to getting better in everything and that is clear. We got Conference League and now we have Champions League. But being consistent is the most important thing and it is difficult to be competitive and consistent in Europe and Premier League.”
Reflecting on Villa’s recent success, Emery remained focused on maintaining high standards.
“We enjoyed Wednesday a lot and we want to match it. But there’s no change in my mind. I have ambitions with this club since I arrived. Today it is the same and that is to be demanding in every match.”
He ended by expressing his desire for continued success, pushing his players to reach their full potential:
“We are creating a lot of success so my expectation is now to keep it. Be demanding and don’t relax. I want to control that with the players and the club. I am pushing the players to get the best from their performances consistently. Now I will work to win on Sunday.”
A Big Game At Villa Park
Aston Villa will be eager to replicate their impressive performance from the midweek Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich as they seek their fifth Premier League win of the season.
This match is also a pivotal one for Erik Ten Hag, who has been under immense pressure following a string of underwhelming performances this season.
With growing calls from fans for his dismissal, the former Ajax manager finds himself in a precarious position. A victory in the Europa League against Porto could have restored some faith, but Manchester United squandered a two-goal lead, ultimately relying on a last-minute goal from Harry Maguire to salvage a 3-3 draw.
The Red Devils’ defensive problems have been exposed and while Erik Ten Hag managed to avoid another defeat, the failure to close out games continues to raise questions about his tactical approach. This upcoming clash against Aston Villa could be a turning point — a win might ease the mounting pressure, but another poor result could further fuel the speculation about his future at Old Trafford. The Last time Manchester United faced Aston Villa at Villa Park, they won 2-1
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