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Unai Emery Pays Tribute to Pep Guardiola
Unai Emery Shows Big Respect to Pep GuardiolaAfter beginning to face Pep Guardiola's Barcelona when he was manager of Valencia in the 2008/09 season, Unai Emery had failed to beat Guardiola in their first 14 match-ups in Spain, and when he was the Arsenal manager. He had to wait until he was at Aston Villa to break his duck. Emery will be the last...
Emery Warns Against Complacency – Lille Are Dangerous on the Road
A Slender Lead, a Stuttering Home Record and a Side That Travels WellAston Villa hold a slender 1-0 advantage heading into Thursday's Europa League last-sixteen second leg at Villa Park, but Unai Emery has been unequivocal in his message to supporters and players alike: the tie is far from over.Ollie Watkins' header in Lille gave Villa a precious away goal and a first European...
Emery Admits Villa Lost Control as Old Trafford Defeat Deepens Champions League Anxiety
Unai Emery on 3-1 Manchester United DefeatUnai Emery was quick to admit that Aston Villa's 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford, ultimately came through their...
What Unai Said – Emery’s Verdict on Forest and Looking Ahead to Palace
What Unai Said - Aston Villa 3 Nottingham Forest 1 and Looking Ahead to Palace“Together, control, momentum.”The ScorelineAston Villa’s 3–1 win over Nottingham Forest was not...
What Unai Said – Emery’s Verdict on Arsenal Defeat
What Unai Said - Arsenal 4 Aston Villa 1“So, so proud of everything we are doing.”The words below from Unai Emery are collated from...
Emery Backs Notion That Title Talk at Half-Way Point is Nonsense
Title Talk For EngagementFootball loves a narrative, and modern football media loves one even more. The problem is that narratives are now routinely manufactured...
No Time to Look Back – Emery & Vidagany Rally Fans for Champions League Push
Damian Vidagany's Letter to Villa FansIn Unai Emery’s pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Newcastle United, the Villa boss had firmly moved...
Unai Emery Claims Villa are “Under Our Target” in the League, but Showing Ambition
Useful Big League Tests Ahead of Champions League KnockoutsAston Villa battled to a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Liverpool, pushing the league leaders to the wire...
Unai Emery’s Frustration Grows After Ipswich Draw
Unai Emery's Match Reaction to Ipswich Town DrawAston Villa’s winless run extended to four matches after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, despite playing against ten men...
Aston Villa’s Defensive Concerns Ahead of Celtic Clash: Emery Keeping Cards Close?
Aston Villa head into their crucial Champions League clash against Celtic with defensive issues dominating the pre-match discussion. With Tyrone Mings racing against time to prove...
Unai Emery Explains Tyrone Mings Replacement Logic
Match Reaction: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – A Missed OpportunityAston Villa were left to rue what could have been after a 1-1 draw against...
Unai Emery’s Left Frustrated as he Calls Out Player’s Mentality After Missed Opportunity
Unai Emery Left Frustrated by Villa Players MentalityAston Villa’s 1-0 loss to Monaco in the Champions League group stage was a hammer blow to...
“We Never Gave Up” – Emery Reflects on Villa’s Fightback Against Arsenal
Aston Villa showcased their fighting spirit in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Arsenal, clawing back from 2-0 down to secure a vital point at the...
Unai Emery Admits to Tyrone Mings Struggles and Concerns
Unai Emery Discusses Tyrone Mings' ReturnAston Villa’s defensive frailties have been a key concern for manager Unai Emery this season, particularly on the road, where the team has...