Emery on underachieving and facing Wolves
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
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Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Emery spoke about the recent scrutiny Aston Villa have been receiving: "The first message is that we must enjoy what we are doing. Each day is something we must enjoy, practising, preparing games and focusing on the matches. We are going to face and we are going to fight day by day, next week, next month."
- He added: "We are so motivated, we are performing and we are showing quality and how we are showing our energy and wishes. I am so motivated for the next match tomorrow and after tomorrow."
- The boss was asked about how he feels playing against Wolves: "Wolves are a very difficult opponent. For both teams it is a journey because we have both been in the Premier League for a long time and they are playing at home with their supporters, they will feel it is a necessary match to show their capacity against us."
- Emery does not think his players need a message to guard against complacency: "They know how much of a difficult match we are going to play tomorrow. We are here together."
- And finally, the boss was asked if he knows how many points he needs for the Champions League. "I know it will be very difficult to compete for the position in the Champions League because we have United and Liverpool behind us and our position could be for them. They are very good, they challenge and have the power to challenge us."
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