'Arsenal are too strong'

According to manager Unai Emery, Aston Villa's impressive 11-match winning streak came to a bitter end at the Emirates.

Manager Emery admitted that Arsenal were far superior to Villa.

The 1-4 defeat against Arsenal in the 19th round of the Premier League ended Unai Emery's team's impressive winning streak and clearly exposed the gap in class when facing an opponent in ideal form. After the match, the Spanish coach frankly admitted, "Arsenal are too strong."

Emery expressed regret when mentioning the first half, a period in which Aston Villa played tightly, disciplined, and even had opportunities to take the lead. In the first 45 minutes, Arsenal's attacking rhythm was almost completely disrupted, failing to create much pressure, while Villa held firm with their tight defensive system.

However, the turning point came right after the break. "We controlled the first half well; they didn't create many dangerous situations. But the first goal conceded in the second half completely changed the game," Emery analyzed.

Gabriel Magalhaes' header broke the deadlock, sparking a flurry of goals. Aston Villa quickly lost control of the game, conceding goals in quick succession.

Emery insisted the key reason lay in the midfield area, where his team was outmatched in duels. "We lost in one-on-one situations. Arsenal were stronger and they showed that," he admitted.

Despite the heavy defeat, Emery maintains a positive outlook on the road ahead. Aston Villa currently sit third in the Premier League and continue to perform impressively in European competitions.

"We set very high standards and ambitions for ourselves. It's important to face the reality of today and keep moving forward," Emery affirmed.

After 19 rounds, Arsenal continues to maintain its lead at the top, 5 points ahead of Man City, despite having played one more game.

Source: https://znews.vn/arsenal-qua-manh-post1615490.html