Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he fears his side's 1-0 defeat to AS Monaco on Tuesday may have cost them their chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League.

Ollie Watkins started the game in attack for the visitors before being joined by Jhon Duran, but Unai Emery admitted his move backfired

Villa were linked with Randal Kolo Muani before the Paris Saint-Germain striker sealed a loan move to Juventus. The Frenchman is similar to Malen in that he can play out wide and up top in attack. Emery could still turn to his former employers for more attacking reinforcements.

"Getting top eight is very important as we play fewer matches and we can try to enjoy it and compete at our best, individually and collectively. "But it will be very difficult."

Villa's hopes of going straight through to the Champions League round of 16 have taken a hit after they were beaten by Adi Hutter's side

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco."I think we are very motivated playing in the Champions League because the club didn't play in it for a long time,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hinted that one of the bit part players in the squad will be allowed to leave the club this month.Villa have been active with their incomings and outgoings in the

Fabrizio Romano has announced that Aston Villa centre-back Diego Carlos will sign for Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, paving the way for the Premier League side to secure an upgrade in that area of the field.

Unai Emery has hinted that Emi Buendia will be allowed to leave Aston Villa this month for more game time amid a difficult season at Villa Park. The Argentine attacking midfielder has been handed a bit-part role this season despite fully recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire 2023-24 campaign.