Aston Villa drew 0-0 with Manchester United at home in the 7th round of the English Premier League tonight. After the match, Villa manager Emery shared his thoughts on the game in an interview with Sky Sports.
Emery said the draw was a fair result for both teams although the home side failed to win. He believes that both sides had chances from the performance, but neither took them. In the second half, Villa may have controlled a bit more, but United also had shots that hit the crossbar.
Emery admitted that the team lost some energy in the second half, but he wasn't too worried about it. He mentioned that the draw was not the worst result and that the team corrected some problems in the second half and gradually took control of the game. He believes that this could be due to the fact that there were some players in the team who were injured, which affected the overall performance. At the same time, he also revealed that the injuries of players like Leon Bailey are getting better, which is a positive sign for the team.
On the impact of the midweek Champions League game on the team, Emery said that there were some real problems. He admitted that Villa came up against a formidable opponent like Manchester United when they were trying to play with the same energy and show what they are made of. His expectation for the game was to be able to do his best and the end result was in line with his expectations.
Emery emphasized that Villa are putting together a new team, with players such as Barkley playing the full 90 minutes of the game, which is important for the team's growth and progress. He believes that although Villa could have done better in the table, being in the top six at the moment is a good result. He is satisfied with the team's performance and is looking forward to a well-rested and well-tuned squad during the international break.
