Unai Emery makes grim promise to Ten Hag that may ultimately cost the Dutchman his job

With Villa on a high and United struggling, the outcome of Sunday’s clash could have huge ramifications for both managers—especially for Ten Hag, whose job may be on the line.

Unai Emery makes grim promise to Ten Hag that may ultimately cost the Dutchman his job

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has fired a stern warning to Erik ten Hag ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash at Villa Park, promising there will be no let-up for Manchester United’s embattled coach. As Ten Hag’s side struggles for form, Emery has made it clear that Villa will approach the game with full force, intent on adding to United’s misery.

United, currently on a four-game winless run across all competitions, is in dire need of a positive result. Ten Hag’s last victory came on September 17th, a thumping 7-0 win against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Since then, the Dutchman has found himself under mounting pressure, with many speculating that a defeat to Villa could spell the end of his tenure at Old Trafford.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Emery didn’t mince words about his team’s intent. “Wednesday was a fantastic day and the fans were very happy but now I want to win on Sunday. I have the same ambition since I arrived here,” Emery said, referencing his side’s midweek triumph over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. “We have to be demanding in every match. Maybe we achieved certain objectives, like Champions League football, sooner than we were expecting, but the example I have is to be demanding and not to relax.”

Emery acknowledged Ten Hag’s success but made it clear that his focus is on securing another victory. “I have to respect Erik ten Hag because he has beaten me more than I have beaten him. He won the FA Cup last year, beating Manchester City in the Final, which is very difficult. He is a very good coach,” Emery stated. However, he was quick to emphasize Villa’s determination, saying, “I will prepare the match more than I did the Bayern game. It is a winning club and it is still a group of winners.”

With Villa on a high and United struggling, the outcome of Sunday’s clash could have huge ramifications for both managers—especially for Ten Hag, whose job may be on the line.

Unai Emery makes grim promise to Ten Hag that may ultimately cost the Dutchman his job

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