Unai Emery
Aston Villa is set to face Chelsea on Wednesday night in a crucial match that could see them extend their lead over the Blues by nine points. However, recent back-to-back defeats, including a loss to Wolves, have put pressure on Villa, as the gap in the top five could narrow to just three points.
Unai Emery said: “On day 28 four years ago, we had 41 points, three years ago, 55, last year it was 44 points, this year it’s 51 points. Now we are in the last matches with bad results. I wanted to get more points than two years ago. We are in the average [on target] – my work is to try and be in Europe again. Yes, of course, the Champions League is very important for revenue. This is my responsibility too – in the Champions League, the revenue is better. The prestige is better. The objective of getting higher through Champions League is better. And for the other teams, they have higher revenues and it is necessary for them to play Champions League. For us, it is more necessary to reduce the distance between those teams. Maybe our revenue is improving when playing in Europe and hopefully the Champions League. The club is making a huge effort to increase revenues. They are working to extend our capacity at Villa Park.”
Unai Emery’s comments reflect the club’s ambition to secure a spot in the prestigious Champions League, highlighting the financial and reputational benefits that come with it. The manager emphasized the importance of increasing revenue and reducing the gap between Aston Villa and other top-tier teams. The club’s efforts to expand Villa Park’s capacity further underline their commitment to growth and success on the European stage.
As the season progresses, Aston Villa’s performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their ability to achieve their European ambitions. The encounter with Chelsea represents a significant opportunity to solidify their position and demonstrate their capability to compete with the best in the league.
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