Aston Villa conceded a last-minute equalizer, and Emery admitted it was hard to accept.

In the 10th round of the 2026-27 Premier League season, Aston Villa drew 4-4 with Manchester United away from home. Manager Unai Emery expressed his heartache and disbelief at the result after the match.

This match marked Aston Villa's 200th Premier League appearance in charge of management, and the team twice held a two-goal lead at Old Trafford, leading 4-2 before stoppage time. However, the tide turned in the final moments, with Zirkzee and Dolgu scoring in quick succession, denying Aston Villa the victory.

In a post-match interview with Aston Villa's official website, Emery could not hide his disappointment and regret: "This result is really hard to accept. We were leading 4-2 until stoppage time, and conceding two goals in that way is just too painful."

Emery, in his post-match analysis, frankly stated that the team played a brilliant first half, but the collapse in stoppage time was a painful lesson: "We started both halves extremely well and controlled the situation well according to the tactical plan, showing resilience."

"There were many highlights in the game, but the handling of the last six minutes completely disrupted everything and was frustrating. We must correct these defensive problems as quickly as possible."

Despite missing a good opportunity, Aston Villa remain unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches (3 wins, 3 draws). With the upcoming international break, Emery said, "We missed a great chance to get two more points. But overall, the team is improving."

"The team now needs to use the off-season to rest and regroup, and we look forward to the players returning from the national team in a stronger form to face the tough winter schedule."

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