Unai Emery accused his Aston Villa players of ‘relaxing’ during parts of the 1-0 win over Fulham. Youri Tielemans’ 12th-minute strike proved to be the difference against the Cottagers.

Ultimately, Villa secured a Champions League place, though the achievement did not mask, in the mind of Unai Emery, how little they had in the tank towards the end of the season.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, center, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday May 25, 2025.