Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to produce one of the most memorable seasons in their history after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals.
Marcus Rashford’s brace helped Villa beat Preston 3-0 to set up a semi-final against Crystal Palace. At Wembley in late April.
They will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. And remain in contention to secure another place in Europe’s elite club competition next season. A top-four finish in the Premier League would see Villa be a relegation contender when
Emery takes over in the autumn of 2022, but they are now one of the most exciting teams to watch.
“I am very proud of the way the owner and the club have responded,” Emery said. “When we got there, we talked about how much we wanted to play in Europe and we did it. เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง We wanted to compete for trophies. And We did it in the Europa Conference League last season and now in the FA Cup this season. “
We have increased our level and our desire. And We have signed some players that seemed impossible for Villa three or four years ago.
But we are convinced that the project we have can attract these players. “
We are in the top eight of the Premier League, we are involved in the Champions League and the FA Cup. I think we see the ambition of the owners on the pitch, I am demanding a lot from myself as well.”
Emery added: “It is about common goals. We may have won trophies but in the end we could not maintain the same level of performance as this season. “
It is about consistency in the Premier League, to be in Europe, to play in the FA Cup with our fans. This competition means a lot for them and to play at Wembley will be great.
“The supporters are the heart of the club and it is our responsibility to give them moments like this.”