Unai Emery Deserves More Accolades !! #ASTONVILLAFC

 

Unai Emery has enjoyed an absolute media snub despite his astounding achievements since the 2022/23 season when he emerged as coach of Aston Villa FC, taking over from Liverpool FC legend, Steven Gerrard. The job at Villa Park is his second in England after his exploits with Arsenal FC, which did not go according to plan.

Aston Villa has maintained some consistency in their development, both in team results and player growth. They have qualified for the last 16 phase of the Europa Conference League, with their victory over Legia Warsaw, and got a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth FC, last week. They don’t just win but also are an attractive team to watch and compare positively in all departments even with the so-called big teams! From Emiliano Martinez in goal, Pau Torres in front of him, to Douglas Luiz in the midfield and Olie Watkins in attack, Emery has built a formidable team that could improve on their 7^th position of last season. On Wednesday, 6^th December, they’d face Manchester City FC at home and next against Arsenal FC, at Villa Park. They currently occupy the 4^th position, after 13 matches, stands, and amongst the top 5, they have lost 0-3 to Liverpool FC and beaten Tottenham Hotspur FC 2-1. The results in these two matches could impact the rest of the season and possibly draw the attention which has so far, eluded Unai Emery.

WHY THE SILENCE ABOUT EMERY’S SUCCESSES?

Only Pep Guardiola and possibly Jurgen Klopp stand heads and shoulders above Emery in the EPL considering his exploits in Spain, Germany, and England and his Europa trophies. With little attention to his team, it appears the reverse but his results make him visible. He likes the peace of his new job especially the little media attention, compared to his first job in England with Arsenal FC. The truth remains that jewels never hide forever!

 

Top 5 SPENDERS

Unai Emery may have been consistently ignored possibly because the current Aston Villa board has done some shrewd purchases of good players but at very reasonable prices. Aston Villa FC has never been among the top 5 spenders of the English Premier League since Emery came to Villa Park. The media possibly assumes that Emery's positive run could be a fluke that would fade soon. They have experience and quality. Emiliano Martinez is a World Cup Champion with Argentina and the same goes for many other players who have had good careers elsewhere.

 

THE LITMUS TEST FOR UNAI EMERY

The past three EPL matches have been turbulent for Manchester City. Against Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur FC, they got three draws, and knowing their dominance of the EPL, they’d need to do the utmost to overcome Aston Villa FC, on Wednesday. This remains a dicey encounter for both teams and another hurdle lies ahead in their next match against Arsenal FC, who’re the current league leaders. A victory in both matches would remove the veil over Emery’s successes at Villa Park. Even if it doesn’t go his way, there’s still enough time for him to continue his good work before the season ends in July.

 

 

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