In his quiet way, Emery is gently raising Aston Villa's sights in the Champions League, just as he did in the Premier League after taking over in November 2022.

Aston Villa face AS Monaco for the first time ever in the penultimate round of the Uefa Champions League league phase on Tuesday.The Villans can virtually confirm their place in the last 16 with

Monaco vs. Aston Villa is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

"Getting top eight is very important as we play fewer matches and we can try to enjoy it and compete at our best, individually and collectively. "But it will be very difficult."

Victory in Monaco would move Villa within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stage - Emery and his players will be ready

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco.

Pauline: Arsenal are not been led by the right manager - Arteta needs to be gone at the end of the season. Unfortunately Arsenal will win nothing under him this season. Extremely disappointing. Liverpool would never give up a two goal lead, they fight right to the end. Arsenal don't do this.