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Unai Emery gearing up for Aston Villa’s demanding fixture list
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham, February 15, 2025
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ASTON VILLA boss Unai Emery says his side’s congested fixture list shows they are making progress.
Villa are in the midst of five games in 14 days and welcome Liverpool to Villa Park on Wednesday in a rearranged Premier League match which left Emery incensed.
The game was originally set to be played in March, but was brought forward because Liverpool are through to the English Football League Cup final.
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