Villa

[J_B]

Two outstanding goals just before halftime.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Two goals worthy of winning any European final.

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

Fair play to Emery, his record in this competition is incredible. About to win his 5th final

 

[JustJack]

So now this weekend, if Villa lose to City and Liverpool beat Brentford..

Bournemouth will be in the Champions League next season..

Mental

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

So now this weekend, if Villa lose to City and Liverpool beat Brentford..

Bournemouth will be in the Champions League next season..

Mental

Or possibly Brighton (if they win and Bournemouth lose)

 

[Tafkaanh]

Unai Emery has got to be the most underrated coach in Europe. Takes comparatively average groups of players and makes them much better than they have any right to be. Well done Villa.

 

[CygnusX1]

Well done Villa. Easy for them in the end. 2 amazing goals

 

[J_B]

I remember the Swans being linked with Emery on more than one occasion.

 

[Stopthebus]

I remember the Swans being linked with Emery on more than one occasion.

Yes was considered when Laudrup left. Surprised he hasn’t been considered for the Man City job - same with the Bournemouth manager. Both excellent

 

[JackSomething]

Yes was considered when Laudrup left. Surprised he hasn’t been considered for the Man City job - same with the Bournemouth manager. Both excellent

I think because Emery didn't do too well at Arsenal or PSG, the narrative on him is that he doesn't suit the biggest clubs and does his best work at slightly smaller clubs like Sevilla and Aston Villa. The Spanish David Moyes if you like.

No idea if that's fair or not, but that's the vibe I get.