There was a time when Unai Emery would have been concerned by the prospect of facing Manchester United. But times have changed.
Emery will arrive at Old Trafford on Sunday brimming with confidence – and that confidence is built on firm foundations at Aston Villa. His side are on a 10-game unbeaten run, with their 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday their fifth in succession at home alongside a clean sheet.
The Spanish coach has completely transformed Villa’s fortunes since arriving in November to take over from Steven Gerrard and he has his team homing in on his speciality: the Europa League.
