Emery says Man United are on Barcelona's level before Old Trafford trip
Villa visit a struggling United this Sunday, with Emery never having won at Old Trafford and Villa losing their last six visits there.
Unai Emery has said that Manchester United are on the same level as Barcelona, a challenge that, in his words, demands a very high standard from his players. Aston Villa travel to Michael Carrick's side this Sunday, a team that has managed just one league win all season.
The Villa boss admits the 3-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona was not enough despite following the plan. For Emery, Barcelona play at the highest level in the Premier League and the Champions League, and he places United in the same bracket.
The key stat is that Emery has never won at Old Trafford as a manager, and Villa have lost their last six meetings there in all competitions. According to ESPN, the coach expects a very difficult match, though he believes United will recover their consistency.
Emery has also confirmed he is in talks over a new contract at Villa.
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