Emery spoke frankly about the title race after the victory over Arsenal

Coach Unai Emery stressed that Aston Villa is not in a hurry to join the Premier League title race even after defeating Arsenal 2-1. According to Emery, Villa will concentrate on every game, securing the best possible outcomes before moving forward.

Following the impressive 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Villa Park, Unai Emery delivered a clear message to his players: Aston Villa is not a contender for the Premier League title Premier League. This surprised many because Villa is currently in excellent form with five consecutive wins, including a triumph over league leaders Arsenal. However, Emery has his own reasoning.

He does not want his players to get caught up in title race talk too early: "My message to the players is to fight for each match. We will keep focusing on every game and not pay too much attention to the title race. Today, we performed well and earned three important points, but Aston Villa must remain calm and not let excitement take over. The journey ahead is still very long."

Emery maintains his view that although his team is playing impressively, Arsenal remains the strongest candidate for the title, and Aston Villa should take it slow, avoiding distractions from flattering talk: "Arsenal is still the number one contender for the championship. That is indisputable. We are in good form, but many challenges lie ahead. What Villa needs now is to keep their momentum, stay stable, and achieve expected results rather than thinking too far ahead."

Moreover, the Spanish tactician admitted that this victory has boosted the players’ confidence and made them feel more comfortable compared to two months ago when Villa’s performance was less impressive: "Now, we feel much better than before. But we must continue working hard and stay focused on upcoming matches. That is the most important goal."

According to the schedule, Aston Villa will face FC Basel in the Europa League midweek before returning to Premier League action against West Ham.

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