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Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, expressed his gratitude for Prince William's support during their match at Villa Park. Emery mentioned that it was the third time he had met the prince and appreciated his emotional connection to the team. Emery also discussed Ollie Watkins' call-up to the England national team, stating that Villa was happy for him and had a plan in place to utilize him if needed. Emery implemented a back three shape for the match, aiming to improve coverage across the width of the pitch. Aston Villa's corner routines were praised for their inventiveness and threat. Emery made tactical changes during the game to enhance fluidity in the team. The manager clarified that there was no issue with Gary O'Neil at the final whistle, explaining that he had intended to congratulate him but left when O'Neil was occupied. Emery admitted that Villa lost control and possession in the first half, emphasizing the need for better positioning and fewer opportunities for the opponents. Ollie Watkins' impressive performances under Emery were highlighted. The manager's animated behavior on the sidelines demonstrated his frustration with the team's lack of care on the ball. Emery also mentioned that Watkins wanted to sign a new contract with Villa, and the club was keen to continue with him. In breaking news, Ollie Watkins signed a new long-term contract with Aston Villa. Additionally, Andros Townsend joined Luton Town on a short-term contract.
Andros Townsend joins Luton Town on a short-term contract Read more 👇 https://t.co/CfkoH7WHyB
Luton Town 🤝 Andros Townsend The winger joins the Hatters on a short-term contract until January ⚽ #BBCFootball https://t.co/KkMidMKWYi
BREAKING: Luton Town have announced the signing of Andros Townsend on a short-term contract 🟠📝 https://t.co/lnMh0b6w8P
O'Neil on Emery exchange at the final whistle: "A lot of nothing. I was moaning at the fourth official and Unai Emery didn't want to wait for the handshake. So I said no problem, go down the tunnel. "My conversation with the fourth official lasted about eight seconds."#AVFC
Ollie Watkins has been on fire under Unai Emery 🔥 #BBCFootball https://t.co/1no13rdXdV
Unai Emery has been extremely animated. Hands raised and looked up at the sky shouting as he took a chair back on the bench. Seconds later, he runs back out and screams at Douglas Luiz. #AVFC boss is really not happy with the lack of care his players are taking on the ball.
Unai Emery on what happened with Gary O'Neil at the final whistle: "Nothing. I was waiting to tell him congratulations, shake his hand and he was speaking to the assistant referee and I left. Simply." #AVFC
Unai Emery on the first half: "We started well but lost control and we lost good possession on the pitch. I was very demanding trying to get good positions and get into the box easier than what we were doing. We were giving them lots of opportunities to get in our box." #AVFC
#AVFC's corner routines have again been inventive and threatening today. A Watkins flick-on finds Zaniolo at the back post but his effort rolls agonisingly past the opposite corner Emery puts his hands over his face
Right then, another reshuffle from Emery. McGinn has gone down the middle, next to Watkins, with Zaniolo tucking in off the left. Emery trying to get some fluidity into #AVFC
#AVFC give the ball away cheaply again. It prompts Emery to spin around and tells Zaniolo he's coming on. Diaby struggling to get in the game and doesn't look at his sharpest.
#AVFC in a back three shape from the start. Emery has talked about having better coverage across the width of the pitch and Cash has been excellent in higher and wider areas of late. Emery said he was trialling things on Thursday - it's the same shape he switched to second half.
BREAKING: Ollie Watkins signs new long-term contract with Aston Villa Full story 👇 https://t.co/7LxBgnw2VB
BREAKING: Ollie Watkins has signed a new long-term contract with Aston Villa ✍️🟣 https://t.co/TNV4EjAAK1
🎙 "He wants to sign a new contract with us ... and we want to continue with him" Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins' England call-up and the possibility of the forward signing a new contract with Aston Villa 📝 https://t.co/DXvl8E5TzB
🟣🟤As @David_Ornstein reported earlier today, Ollie Watkins is close to signing a new deal at #AVFC Unai Emery: "I think he wants to sign a new contract with us and we want to sign and continue with him. I think it's close." https://t.co/PDb240jPO6
Unai Emery on Prince William being at Villa Park tonight: "Third time I met him. He is welcome as he is supporting us, feeling emotion with us. He met with the players and me and we were speaking about Aston Villa and his wishes for us to do something this year." #AVFC
Emery on Ollie Watkins England call-up: "We are very happy. We are trying to do a plan with Jhon Duran & Ollie is always ready to play. He didn't start, but he was in my mind if we needed him to have an impact in the second half. His call in the national team is very good."#AVFC
Said at half-time #AVFC need to pull apart Zrinjski. Emery now has two wide wing-backs and Watkins running in behind, attacking different areas