Unai Emery says Aston Villa paid the price for being unable to cope with Manchester United during a 15-minute spell in the second half of their Carabao Cup tie on Thursday night.
United came from behind twice to defeat Aston Villa 4-2 in a pulsating second half on Thursday night, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford canceling out Ollie Watkins' opener and an own goal from Diogo Dalot before Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay sealed the win.
It was an ideal response from Erik ten Hag's side following their weekend defeat at Villa Park, and after the game, Emery explained what cost his side the game.