Villa defeated Manchester City at home with a score of 2-1, this victory is undoubtedly the best proof of the team's overall strength. After the game, Villa manager Emery was in front of the media and analyzed the details of the game in depth.
Emery emphasized that the team did a pretty good job in their pre-match preparation, especially on the offensive end. Early in the game, the team seized the opportunity to get a corner kick, which greatly boosted the morale and allowed the team to play more proactively. Although City came close twice before half time, Villa's defense line was rock solid and managed to withstand the opponent's attack. In the second half, Villa's performance was even more impressive, not only containing City's offense, but also creating several scoring chances, and finally sealing the victory with goals from Morgan Rogers and Duran.
Talking about the double back pairing of Kamara and Onana, Emery believes that it is part of the team's tactical arrangement, and the synergy between the two makes the team efficient in both offense and defense. The performance of Morgan Rogers is even more remarkable, not only contributed to the key goals, but also played a key role in the offensive organization, connecting the front and back of the field.
Emery pointed out that the team took advantage of City's lack of self-confidence and managed to control the rhythm of the game and score in the second half. At the same time, he also recognized the team's high-intensity pressing strategy in the early stages of the game, which was a key factor in creating the first goal. For Duran's performance, Emery believes that he has great potential, fully meets the team's tactical requirements, and showed a deep understanding of the game and a high level of concentration during the game.
Speaking about the season's standings, Emery said that despite the team's current seventh place, the team must remain positive and prepare for the challenges ahead. In addition, he also revealed Diego Carlos' injury, stating that he is in pain from an unfortunate kick in training, but expects to be able to return for the clash with Newcastle after a few days of rest.
