![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/emery-sets-out-aston-villa-dream-in-first-press-conference-ahead-of-man-utd/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_MIRROREMERYSOCIAL.jpg&description=Unai Emery has declared he is setting his sights on ending Aston Villa's long wait for a trophy after taking the helm following Steven Gerrard's sacking. The Spanish former Arsenal manager was unveiled as Villa's new boss in his first press conference on Friday having left Villarreal to take up the reins of the Midlands club, who are currently languishing in 16th in the table. Emery arrives at Villa Park possessing a strong CV, including four Europa League titles. He told reporters: "My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa. It's my challenge. My second dream and my objective could be to play with Aston Villa in Europe. But now, we have to start thinking only the next match because we are not in good position in the table now. "Each match is going to give us information about the players and I want to test and check the individual and collective. My only focus is on Sunday against Manchester United." Villa have had a complete overhaul of their backroom staff, with Rafa Benitez's former assistant at Liverpool, Pako Ayesteran, joining Emery in the dugout. Villa have lost seven of their 13 Premier League games this season, including a 4-0 drubbing to Newcastle last time out, but Emery is confident he can revive the club's fortunes. "I think our players now they are underperforming and my idea first is to try and help them," he said. "To have possibilities to improve bit in the beginning their confidence, trust in each player and to play together and create more inside. To show everybody our best wishes to improve and to help the team." Emery kicks off his rein with a tough test at home to Manchester United on Sunday. Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said of Emery: "His track record speaks for itself and his arrival is perhaps the most important moment and the most important step our club has taken since our promotion from the Championship. "Unai will have the support of our owners in driving forward our first-team and also continuing the crucial work of br){kind=link}
Aston Villa have appointed ex-Arsenal coach Unai Emery as their new manager with the Spaniard tasked with reviving their faltering league form as he looks to add to his impressive career trophy haul
Unai Emery declared he is delighted to be back in the Premier League after arriving at Aston Villa and setting himself the target of winning silverware.
The Spaniard was unveiled at Villa Park today ahead of Manchester United’s visit on Sunday. He replaces Steven Gerrard who was sacked after a poor start to the season which has left Villa languishing in 16th.
Emery was hired from Villarreal where he won the Europa League for a fourth time and Villa now hope he can work his magic with them too. He returns to the Premier League after previously bossing Arsenal from May 2018-November 2019 before being sacked after the Gunners’ worst results since 1992.Â
Reflecting on his spell with the Gunners, Emery, who turned 51 on Thursday, said: “I learnt a lot. Overall each team, they gave us some experiences playing against them. And in Europe for 15 years playing against a lot of English teams.