Emery Laser-Focused: Arsenal Clash Takes Backseat to Euro Quest
As the European campaign intensifies, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has emphatically shut down any potential distractions surrounding his side’s forthcoming Premier League clash against former employers Arsenal. With Villa readying for their Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg against French outfit Lille, Emery’s singular focus lies squarely on progressing in the continent’s third-tier competition.
“No way,” the Spaniard asserted when questioned if the Arsenal fixture could influence his team selection for Thursday’s European tie.