Unai Emery’s prime objective is Champions League football next season and it is clearly an obsession for Aston Villa’s manager.

Villa's manager is a product of his background in the Basque country and fiercely proud of the place he grew up - and the feeling is mutual

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's recent frustrations leaked out during Saturday's 1-0 win against Fulham when he exploded at his players on the touchline. Villa returned to winning ways and resumed their push for back-to-back Champions League seasons after a nightmare five days, with Youri Tielemans' first-half header the difference.