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Gabby Agbonlahor issues Aston Villa European omission amid Jesse Marsch criticism
Gabby Agbonlahor insists Aston Villa will be targeting European qualification under Unai Emery, and questioned how much Jesse Marsch has achieved as a manager.
Marsch has won six trophies during his managerial career, including two Austrian Bundesliga titles. The American will be pitted against Unai Emery in the dugout at Villa Park on Friday, with the Spaniard boasting a record four Europa League titles.
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When asked which club has the better manager, the former Aston Villa manager was firmly in Emery's court.
"Aston Villa have got the better manager. Unai Emery has been there and done it. Multiple Europa League trophies," Agbonlahor told talkSPORT.
"Jesse Marsch has not done much as a manager to be honest. He likes to run around in his dugout. Aston Villa will stay up, it's not even a worry for Aston Villa.
"We're looking at top seven, Aston Villa. People might laugh but Unai Emery has come in to take Aston Villa to Europe."
Leeds United line-ups vs Aston Villa as Max Wober and Jack Harrison headline nine changes
Beren Cross
Nine changes from Leeds United’s trip to Cardiff City or three changes to the Premier League line-up against West Ham United. Pick whichever landscape you prefer.
This is a new shape too. Picking through those players who look out of form and need a rest versus those on an upward trajectory directs me towards a 3-4-3.
Cody Drameh continues to catch the eye as a solid operator whenever he takes to the field down that right flank for the Whites. I really want to see him playing more and more, even ahead of Rasmus Kristensen, who looked miles off it in Wales at the weekend.
Aston Villa insider gives 'bumps in the road' verdict as Leeds United strength highlighted
Leeds United will be looking to pick up their first win since November this evening with a win against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
A positive result would see Leeds keep the relegation zone at arm’s length as we approach the half-way stage of the season.
If Leeds were to fall short, though, they could find themselves in the bottom three by the end of the weekend. Ahead of another crucial Premier League encounter, we caught up with Birmingham Live’s Ashley Preece to discuss all things Villa.
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