Aston Villa vs Newcastle United: Manager Eddie Howe reveals his thoughts on Unai Emery

Football manager Eddie Howe said that Unai Emery rejecting Newcastle United for Aston Villa's job was fate. Aston Villa made Emery manager and confirmed it earlier in the week. He will take charge in the match against Manchester United next match week.

Unai Emery has won the Europa League four times and will face Manchester United as the Aston Villa boss in his first outing. Unai Emery will be sitting outside and watching Villa vs. Newcastle today. He would hope Villa can win 4-0 like their last outing.

The former Villarreal boss was almost going to become Newcastle's manager last year when Fernando Roig, the President of Villarreal, stepped in and convinced Unai Emery to stay.


Newcastle appointed Eddie Howe. However, Eddie Howe admitted he would've lost to Unai Emery due to his achievements. Eddie Howe said he thought he would not get the job if the other candidate were Unai Emery. It was because of the club Unai Emery managed and his track record.

He said he was calm and relaxed and was a believer in fate. He believes things happen for a reason, and what is meant to be will happen. He added that he could not feel down at the moment as there was a sense of feeling disappointment as he wanted the job.

FAQs

Q1. How many times has Unai Emery won the Europa League, and who will he face first as in charge of Aston Villa?
A1. Emery has won the Europa League four times and will face Manchester United as the Aston Villa boss in his first outing.

Q2. Why did Howe think he wouldn't get the job?
A2. It was because of the clubs Emery has managed and his track record.