"Getting top eight is very important as we play fewer matches and we can try to enjoy it and compete at our best, individually and collectively. "But it will be very difficult."

AS Monaco face a familiar foe in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday – a man who has been a thorn in their side time and time again.During his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, Unai Emery always

Unai Emery sat down with the media at the Stade Louis II on Monday night ahead of Aston Villa’s penultimate Champions League league phase clash against AS Monaco. A win for Villa would put them in a brilliant position to go on and qualify automatically for the round of 16. Here is every word Emery said in his pre-match press conference…

Unai Emery has rejected a second attempt by West Ham to lure the forward away from Villa Park, as the club brushed off a £57million bid from the Londoners. The Hammers had previously tried to purchase the 21-year-old striker last summer, only to be turned down, and received the same response yesterday.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game

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Aston Villa are now closing in on a £35m double deal to boost Unai Emery's ranks ahead of the second part of the Premier League season as they look to qualify for the Champions League once more next season.