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Manager of the season contender Unai Emery ‘trying to improve every day’
Manager of the season contender Unai Emery ‘trying to improve every day’
Unai Emery said he has plenty more to offer as Aston Villa boss after being nominated for the Premier League manager of the season award. Emery has overseen an impressive transformation at Villa Park since replacing Steven Gerrard in October last year, lifting them from fifth-bottom to the brink of European football next season. The 51-year-old Spaniard is on a six-man shortlist for the managerial award, alongside Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Newcastle’s Eddie Howe and Fulham boss Marco Silva. When asked about his nomination, Emery told a press conference: “We want to take some trophies or be respected for our work, but I’m trying to be focused every day on getting better and trying to improve. “Our way here has only just started and I’ve only been here for 10 per cent of the time I want to be here, trying to improve, trying to build a strong project and get our objectives. For now, I’m proud of everybody here.” Villa have won 14 and lost only six of his 26 top-flight games in charge and remain in contention for the final Europa League spot. Emery, a four-time Europa League winner as manager with Sevilla (three times) and Villarreal, and also a runner-up with Arsenal, is renowned for an intense approach to his work. He said: “I always try to enjoy my work, and I do enjoy it every day. I feel passion for my work. “When we are playing and facing big challenges every week, every month, every year, you have to be very focused and spend a lot of time on getting the best results possible. “When I can have two days off, I enjoy it and I’m trying to take my mind out of my work – not completely, but I enjoy doing different things. “When I am focused here, preparing the training sessions, preparing for matches, trying to complete our work, of course I am spending a lot of hours here.” Villa are level on points with seventh-placed Tottenham, who occupy the Europa Conference League berth, after last week’s 2-1 win against the Londoners and play at Champions League hopefuls Liverpool on Saturday. Emery said he was relishing the challenge at Anfield, adding: “They have very high-level players and a good bench to use in the second half, and they also have a very good coach in (Jurgen) Klopp. “The crowd there are supporting them a lot. That is what we are going to face. I want to play against them, preparing the match and taking our moments. “We want to be successful, more than them in 90 minutes. That is the difficulty we are going to face. We need to be clinical.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Luke Wood says playing for Lancashire ‘my pride and joy’ ahead of Blast opener Jordan Henderson knows Liverpool will miss James Milner and Roberto Firmino Barry Bannan dedicates Sheffield Wednesday’s stunning comeback to Darren Moore
2023-05-19 16:00
NASA's rover photo shows water once absolutely gushed on Mars
NASA's rover photo shows water once absolutely gushed on Mars
Mars once gushed with water. The Red Planet, long ago callously stripped of its insulating
2023-07-22 18:00
Delta Air Lines employees work up a sweat at boot camp, learning how to deice planes
Delta Air Lines employees work up a sweat at boot camp, learning how to deice planes
The temperature says it's summer outside, but Delta Air Lines is training employees in how to deice an airplane — a critical part of flying during the cold winter months
2023-09-10 21:00
Markéta Vondroušová vs. Ons Jabeur prediction and odds for Women's Wimbledon Final
Markéta Vondroušová vs. Ons Jabeur prediction and odds for Women's Wimbledon Final
Ons Jabeur is into her second consecutive Wimbledon Final, this time facing upstart Marketa Vondrousova.Jabeur has rallied from a set down in her last two matches to defeat the likes of last year's champion Elena Rybakina and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka en route to the finals a...
2023-07-15 07:04
Barcelona produce stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
Barcelona produce stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
Robert Lewandowski's brace and Joao Cancelo's winner earned Barcelona a sensational 3-2 comeback victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday to take...
2023-09-24 03:01
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, remained.
2023-09-30 19:56
How did Lawrence Turman die? Tributes pour in for Oscar-nominated producer of 'The Graduate'
How did Lawrence Turman die? Tributes pour in for Oscar-nominated producer of 'The Graduate'
Lawrence Turman had a long career and among his best movies are 'American History x' and 'The Great White Hope'
2023-07-03 17:43
Erik ten Hag gives exciting insight into plans for Rasmus Hojlund at Man Utd
Erik ten Hag gives exciting insight into plans for Rasmus Hojlund at Man Utd
Erik ten Hag explains what Rasmus Hojlund will bring to Man Utd.
2023-08-05 23:45
Amid banking woes, faltering US small-caps offer ominous economic sign
Amid banking woes, faltering US small-caps offer ominous economic sign
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK A U.S. stocks rally is leaving behind smaller companies, a sign that investors
1970-01-01 08:00
For Hollywood, scary AI is an old trope. It's now a true threat.
For Hollywood, scary AI is an old trope. It's now a true threat.
Fear of artificial intelligence has long proven fertile ground for film and TV makers —
2023-09-13 19:05
Apex Legends Harbingers Collection Event Patch Notes: Full List of Changes
Apex Legends Harbingers Collection Event Patch Notes: Full List of Changes
Check out the full list of changes in the Apex Legends Harbingers Collection Event patch notes, including nerfs to Horizon, Revenant, and Rampart.
2023-09-15 03:32
Browns star DE Myles Garrett leaves practice early against Eagles with foot injury; severity unknown
Browns star DE Myles Garrett leaves practice early against Eagles with foot injury; severity unknown
Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was one of three Cleveland starters forced to leave the field early with injuries Monday during the first of two joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles
2023-08-15 08:38