Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the media after the 4-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery(Image: Getty Images)
Unai Emery praised Aston Villa’s impressive form over the last six weeks, during which they collected 15 points from a possible 18 in the Premier League.
The campaign got off to a slow start for Villa, who failed to win any of their first six games across all competitions. However, they have since bounced back, securing eight victories in their last 10 matches since drawing with 10-man Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
After the October international break, Villa followed up wins against Fulham and Burnley with an impressive 2-1 victory at Tottenham, before defeating Manchester City in the league.
A 2-0 loss at Liverpool meant Villa needed a win against Bournemouth to stay within touching distance of the top four – and they did just that, thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park.
“I am so happy, after the poor start, how we are getting better. We sent the message inside to increase our demands and consistency every day. Every day working, every day. Focusing intensely in each match,” Emery said in his post-match press conference.
“We had a fantastic month against the opponents we played. We are in good balance. After we focus, we are going to rest. Happy, getting balance. In bad moments, I tried to keep my own balance through work and through believing.
“We wanted to improve and build the team up. In the last month, and before the last break, we achieved good points at Everton and Sunderland. We confirmed this again this month, playing at a higher level against Tottenham, Man City, Liverpool and Bournemouth. I am so happy.
“After the match on Thursday, we tried to use different players. We needed energy, and we needed fresh legs. Through different players, we needed to be consistent.
“Today we played one match really respecting them, trying to show at home our energy, our commitment to play, and respond to the demands of the opponents.
“It is very important how the players are aware of how we want to do it. And then the supporters, at Villa Park, they are very important for us, and the energy we can hear and feel.
“The players feel strong because they know the supporters are helping and creating the energy. We then need to play. This is the hard work we do each match. We need to get duels and challenges, and as well be brave when we need to build up under the high press.
“Even after we made a mistake last week at Liverpool, the players must be focusing on how we build the team, in the process we are in now.”
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