Sports · Football · 1 day ago
Emery warns Aston Villa not to underestimate Viking
Emery says Aston Villa must take Viking seriously when the teams meet at Villa Park in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Villa arrive after a 6-0 win over Fenerbahce, which gave them their biggest European victory.
Viking, making their Champions League debut, held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw after going two goals ahead.
The Norwegian team is aiming to become the first from Norway to win away against an English club in European competition.
Villa have six points and could reach 20 European Cup or Champions League wins in their 30th game, a milestone only Real Madrid has reached faster.
Villa face Viking at home on Wednesday, with Emery saying his team’s challenge is to keep up its strong start.
Unai Emery said Aston Villa will not underestimate Viking ahead of their Champions League meeting at Villa Park.
Viking drew with Bayern Munich after coming back to equalise in the 90th minute.
Villa beat Fenerbahce 6-0 in their previous match, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scoring twice each.
Emery said Villa’s six points were an “amazing” start but that maintaining their form would be difficult.
- Who
- Aston Villa and Viking.
- What
- They are due to meet in the Champions League. Villa manager Unai Emery warned his team not to underestimate Viking.
- When
- Wednesday; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Villa Park, England.
- Why
- Emery said Viking are dangerous and capable of competing with strong teams.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Viking drew with Bayern Munich after Herman Haugen scored a 90th-minute equaliser.
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 6-0, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley each scoring twice.
Aston Villa are due to face Viking at Villa Park.
- Villa’s previous match
- 6-0 win over Fenerbahce
- Viking’s recent result
- Draw against Bayern Munich
- Late equaliser
- Herman Haugen scored in the 90th minute
- Villa’s points
- Six in their Champions League campaign
- Venue
- Villa Park
2 sources
What people are saying
Every team that plays Champions League because they deserve it, and they are dangerous.
This is the Champions League, and it is very difficult.