Aston Villa, Unai Emery and Sunderland
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Villa Park (kick-off 14:00 BST). The Aston Villa boss said they are "excited" about the challenge of competing in two competitions after reaching the Europa League semi-finals.
Unai Emery faces the media as Aston Villa prepare to face Serie A side Bologna in Europa League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park. Villa hold a 3-1 aggregate lead following v
Unai Emery could not have made himself clearer. With 1957 being the last time they won the competition, the Villa manager was well aware of how "important" the FA Cup was to the club's supporters, but stressed "we have a clear order in our priorities".
Unai Emery has called on supporters to once more bring the noise as Villa aim to take another big step toward a top-five Premier League finish. Villa host Sunderland on Sunday with the boss urging full focus following the high of Thursday’s emphatic Europa League win over Bologna.
The Blues were dominant for the opening hour at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night but failed to build upon Pedro's first half goal. Emery's triple change on the hour mark, with Amadou Onana, Jadon Sancho and Ollie Watkins all introduced, stunned the west ...
Emery says Jadon Sancho is progressing in his recovery from injury and they will assess the winger this weekend, meanwhile Alysson is back in training with the group. There are others who need to be assessed before a decision is made.
Aston Villa boss Emery hails Sunderland's fantastic progression and praises Xhaka's leadership ahead of Villa Park showdown on April 20.
The Blues were dominant for the opening hour at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night but failed to build upon Pedro's first half goal. Emery's triple change on the hour mark, with Amadou Onana, Jadon Sancho and Ollie Watkins all introduced, stunned the west ...