Unai Emery Calls for Respect from Aston Villa as They Seek Redemption Against Newcastle United Following Previous Defeat

Unai Emery has cautioned his team to approach the match against Newcastle United with respect, despite the latter’s recent lack of league victories.

Newcastle enters Villa Park after four consecutive Premier League defeats, while Aston Villa boasts an impressive home record, winning 16 of their last 17 league matches at the venue.

Despite the differing recent forms of both teams, Emery recalls Newcastle’s dominant 5-1 win against Villa on the opening day of the season.

He emphasizes the importance of showing Newcastle the respect they deserve, acknowledging their previous performance.

Emery reflects on the challenges faced during that match, particularly Tyrone’s injury, and highlights the subsequent improvements made by his team.

Emery acknowledges the changes in Newcastle’s performance this season compared to the previous one but maintains his respect for the opposing team.

He mentions the high demands of participating in both the Premier League and Champions League and acknowledges the impact of injuries on Newcastle.

Despite the differences, Emery expresses readiness and respect for the upcoming match.

A potential win for Newcastle could temporarily elevate them to 7th place, contingent on Brighton’s result against Luton Town.

In contrast, a victory for Villa would widen the gap to 17 points between them and Newcastle.

Villa will be without Pau Torres, Jhon Duran, and Lucas Digne due to injuries, while Bertrand Traore will miss the match due to his participation in the African Cup of Nations.

Eddie Howe is likely to have a similar squad as the previous game, with the possibility of Miguel Almiron returning after missing the last match due to illness.

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