EPL: Aston Villa coach Unai Emery reveals why he snubbed Arsenal coaches following their 1-0 victory.
After his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday, Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, gave an explanation for his decision.
The sole goal was scored by John McGinn as Villa overcame Emery’s previous team.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of the Gunners, was banned from the touchline for the game. Albert Stuivenberg, his assistant, filled in for him in the dugout, receiving information through an earpiece from coach Carlos Cuesta in the directors box.
After his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday, Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, gave an explanation for his decision.
The sole goal was scored by John McGinn as Villa overcame Emery’s previous team.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of the Gunners, was banned from the touchline for the game. Albert Stuivenberg, his assistant, filled in for him in the dugout, receiving information through an earpiece from coach Carlos Cuesta in the directors box.
Instead of shaking hands with fans of Villa after the game, Emery chose to rejoice with them close to the touchline.
Emery responded, “No, because Arteta wasn’t on the bench,” when questioned about the ill-fated handshake and if he had spoken to any members of Arsenal’s staff during the game.
“I extended my hand to the staff members who worked with me and served as my coaches because they were present during my visit.
Nothing about it was personal. That’s because Arteta wasn’t there. I hold Arsenal and Arteta in high regard. I hold the employees there in high regard. I don’t hold any bad feelings against them.
Rio Ferdinand, a veteran of Manchester United, made fun of Arsenal for letting go of Crystal Palace’s Eze Eberechi, an attacking midfielder, when he was a young player.
At the age of 13, Eberechi was let go by Arsenal, where he started his career.
Following brief stints at Fulham, Reading, and Millwall, the 25-year-old signed his first professional contract with Queens Park Rangers in 2016. Before moving to Crystal Palace in 2020, where he has grown to be a fan favourite at Selhurst Park, Eberechi flourished in the Championship.
Last year, he was awarded his first England cap.
Before Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, Ferdinand said to TNT Sport, “Wow, well played Arsenal!” alongside Martin Keown. Everechi has experienced a remarkable career; he was let go from clubs and had setbacks during his academy years, but he overcame these setbacks to reach this level and become an international player.
