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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has placed Barcelona among the elite group of clubs capable of lifting the Champions League trophy this season. The Spanish tactician, who is preparing his side for a high-stakes visit to the Camp Nou, admitted that the Catalan giants are currently playing at a level few can match.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has opened up on the intense tactical demands imposed by head coach Unai Emery as the Midlands club prepare to face Barcelona on Tuesday night. The Scotland international also praised the resilience of his side's new signings after bouncing back from a difficult start to the domestic season.

Manchester United could face major complications if they attempt to lure Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery to Old Trafford as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick. While the Spanish tactician is highly admired by the Red Devils' hierarchy, his sweeping authority in the West Midlands makes any prospective switch difficult to pull off.

The former England defender's coarse comments about the Villans have landed him in hot water, but the club's response was far from proportionate