Man Utd given reality check as Villa begin Emery era

Ten Hag spoke about his feelings after Aston Villa's victory: "You have to read the game and get right the organisation. Not concede two goals - that's totally unnecessary.

"It's not acceptable that you concede a goal so quickly in the second half on the counter-attack. Our players are experienced. You have to win your battles. It looked like they were fresher. That's not acceptable. Players have to take responsibility and be ready," said Ten Hag of his side's start.

By contrast, Emery could not have wished to have made a better first impression on the Villa support with a first home league win over United since 1995: "The supporters were amazing supporting us and the players were great with the plan. The way we played the 90 minutes we can be optimistic but only first step and we have to work a lot to keep improving," said the Spaniard.

Victory lifts Villa up to 13th and three points clear of the relegation zone. Both teams will face again on 10th November in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

 

November 6, 2022