Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his delight with the club’s new signings following their impressive 2-1 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round. January deadline-day arrivals Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford both featured in the match, while Emery also highlighted the contributions of Andres Garcia and Donyell Malen.
Unai Emery Hails Villa’s New Arrivals After FA Cup Triumph
Speaking after the match, Emery praised his squad’s performance and the electrifying atmosphere created by both players and fans.
"Every player and the supporters really created a fantastic atmosphere today," he said.
He continued: "We started very strong, scoring in the first minute, and kept creating chances while limiting their opportunities."
Emery also acknowledged the impact of several young players: "We played with some young talents like Andres Garcia and Lamare Bogarde after Ezri Konsa's injury, and Bogarde delivered an excellent performance. Donyell Malen also played very well."
Asensio and Rashford Make an Impact
Discussing Asensio and Rashford’s debut performances, Emery was optimistic:
"In the last 30 minutes, we played really well with Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford on the pitch. We need to keep building and progressing quickly, achieving performances like we did today."
With this victory, Aston Villa continue their strong form in the FA Cup, and Emery’s new signings are already proving their worth as the team looks ahead to the next challenges.
