Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has warned his side that a push for European football is going to be difficult when they have to play "big teams" like Newcastle United.
Only league leaders Arsenal have recorded more points in the Premier League than Villa since Emery took charge back in October last year. A 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon has seen them climb up into sixth place, just six points behind Tottenham in fifth.
Emery has overseen a revival at Villa Park having taken over when the club were languishing in 15th. Rather than worrying about a potential relegation battle, the former Arsenal manager is now targeting a potential return to European football next season.
