Emery Cautions Aston Villa Against Underestimating United

Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, warned his players to take Manchester United seriously ahead of their Premier League match at Old Trafford. Despite Manchester United's struggles, sitting in 17th place in the league, Emery compared the challenge they present to that of Barcelona.

He stated that the level of competition in the Premier League and Champions League is very high, emphasizing that United should not be underestimated. Emery acknowledged Aston Villa's superior league position but pointed to United's recent history of success, including their qualification for the Champions League the previous year, as evidence of their quality.

He also noted Aston Villa's poor record at Old Trafford, where they have not won since September 2021, highlighting the psychological challenge this poses for his squad.