Unai Emery is eyeing a winning start against Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League contest at Villa Park.
The former Arsenal manager will start his second spell in England and according to him winning silverware is at the top of his to-do list as new Aston Villa manager – before taking the club into Europe.
His first focus, however, is on back-to-back games against Manchester United. After hosting Erik ten Hag’s side for his first Premier League game as Villa manager on Sunday, they then travel to Old Trafford for a third-round EFL Cup tie on Thursday.
“We have to start thinking only the next match because we are not in a good position in table,” said Emery, with Villa 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone after losing three of their last four matches and winning just three of 13 games all season.
“Each match is going to give us a lot of information about the players. I want to test them individually and collectively. The next match is my only focus.
“My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa,” said the ex-Villarreal boss.
“It’s my personal challenge at the beginning. My second dream, my objective will be to play in Europe.”
Emery led Arsenal to the 2019 Europa League final, which they lost 4-1 to Chelsea, but missed out on qualification for the Champions League after finishing fifth in his only full season in charge. BBC
