Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa: What Emery said
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reflected on a goalless draw against Hull City, emphasizing the need for offensive improvement and team cohesion. The club has struggled to find the net early in the Premier League season.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "We planned this match the way we played. We were trying to dominate the match with our positioning, keeping possession of the ball as much as possible, and not conceding transitions, free-kicks or corners was our objective throughout the match.
"During the game, we tried to feel comfortable, create some good individual actions and be clinical. We created around five good chances to score. The next step for us is to continue building the team and try to correct a few things offensively. We are improving, but not enough.
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