With a Conference League semi-final and Champions League qualification in sight, there is a sense of euphoria at Villa Park

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has full faith in deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen ahead of the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos on Thursday after number one Emiliano Martinez was suspended.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has full faith in deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen going into Thursday’s Europa League Conference semi-final first leg with Olympiacos.The Sweden international will play as number one Emiliano Martinez is suspended after picking up three yellow cards in the competition so far,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has suggested the competitive nature of the Premier League has had an impact on English club’s ability to challenge in Europe. Out of eight English teams who have featured in Europe this season – four in the Champions League,

Aston Villa head into a first European semi-final for 42 years against Olympiakos on Thursday but have the experience of a proven winner at this stage of continental competition in manager Unai Emery.

The Villa manager knows the importance of the Brazil international and appears to hold him to account more - they need him back to his best

Unai Emery says securing a top-four Premier League finish remains Aston Villa's priority but will not distract his team from their Europa League semi-final.

Aston Villa are leading the way for one of Europe's elite talents in what could prove a massive summer for Unai Emery's side. It has been a fantastic Premier League campaign for the Villans, despite being held to a draw in their most recent outing against Chelsea.