Passing into the mouth of danger once and being bitten early did not scare Villa away from their desire to play the same way. When passes were crisp and accurate, they broke through Monaco lines, with Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey all having shooting opportunities.
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Victory in Monaco would move Villa within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stage - Emery and his players will be ready
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
Aston Villa spurned the chance to wrap up qualification into the last 16 of the Champions League as they were beaten 1-0 by Monaco after a thoroughly underwhelming display
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 at Monaco.
ASTON VILLA discovered the hard way. The last place in the world you can afford to be poor is Monte Carlo! Unai Emery brought his Premier stars to the millionaires’ playground in the South
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke with the press following his side’s defeat to Monaco in the Champions League league phase
That’s because Villa suffered a 1-0 loss against Monaco and Emery wasn’t a happy man. That’s the angriest and most frustred he has ever looked. From players not following his plans, his plan of two strikers being ‘my mistake’ and questioning his side’s mentality.
Aston Villa fans say Emiliano Buendia was one of the few players from their side who did well in the Champions League loss to Monaco.