Aston Villa Report

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#AVFC boss Unai Emery says the energy on the pitch and in the stands at Villa Park tonight was better than in previous weeks. "The supporters gave a very great atmosphere, helping us today. I felt something which maybe in the last matches I missed."…

John Townley

Unai Emery insists that Marco Bizot must learn from his mistake, which cost #AVFC in tonight's FA Cup defeat to Newcastle. "It's something to learn from as an experience. We will try to improve in everything, even after a bad result today."…

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Emery reacts to FA Cup exit

Fixtures Aston Villa Vs. Newcastle United - Sat, Feb 14th 2026, 17:45 Unai Emery was disappointed to exit the FA Cup at the hands of Newcastle United on Saturday evening but felt there were positives to take from his side’s display at Villa Park. The hosts were in control in the…

John Townley

Unai Emery on Emi Buendia: "He got a kick, but I didn’t check with him about it. I think this kick was hard for him, but that he will be OK." #AVFC

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Unai Emery: "Overall, we will recover again our good mood like we showed in the first half. We must keep going and be motivated for the next two competitions we are going to face - the Premier League and the Europa League." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery: "The first half was fantastic how we competed and were winning, transmitting energy. The supporters gave a very great atmosphere, helping us today. I felt something which maybe in the last matches I missed - the energy, the players as well, good mood." #AVFC

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Unai Emery: "Today VAR makes sense. VAR is necessary to help the referees." #AVFC

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Unai Emery on Tammy Abraham: "He played a fantastic game and he scored one goal. He worked like we were tactically planning. He has shown that his adaptation is going well. We will need Watkins and Abraham to help us in different moments." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery: "Marco Bizot is always playing so, so focused and performing fantastic. The red card is a difficult circumstance for him. I can't complain to him. It's something to get as an experience to learn." #AVFC

The Athletic

Newcastle United will be in Monday's FA Cup fifth round draw after beating Aston Villa 3-1. But the game will most likely be remembered for the dreadful officiating... @georgecaulkin.bsky.social @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039143/?source=bsky_uk