SAD NEWS FOR ASTON VILLA HEAD COACH…….
After Aston Villa’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, manager Unai Emery said his team lacked consistency.
The game’s lone goal, scored by Bruno Fernandes in the 39th minute, allowed the Reds to maintain their lead and advance significantly in their quest for Champions League qualifying. The Portuguese international scored from close range after Emi Martinez parried Marcus Rashford’s effort.
Erik ten Hag’s team is still two points behind the Magpies in the top tier after Newcastle defeated Southampton as well. The Reds, however, have a match remaining against Eddie Howe’s team and will have the opportunity to pass them when they play Brighton on
Villa manager Emery expressed his frustration with his team’s lack of “personality” in the first half of the match against United after the game at Old Trafford. He added that it was challenging for them to maintain the level of control they had in previous weeks over the game.
On BBC Match of the Day, Emery stated, “In ninety minutes, you have to be more consistent, try to control the game like we are trying to build.” “But obviously, we’re facing Manchester United; they were pushing us and their fans were present in their stadium.
“Our typical personalities from the first half were absent. We made better progress and were able to close the gap in the second half. There was no
