Unai Emery Calls For More From Aston Villa Following FA Cup Fifth Round Victory Over Tottenham

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Aston Villa secured a spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham. Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers scored for Villa, while Mathys Tel's late goal was merely consolation for Tottenham. Despite the win, Unai Emery acknowledged that the team still has significant improvements to make.

Villa's triumph marked their second FA Cup win this season, equalling their total victories in the competition over the past nine seasons combined. The team demonstrated dominance with an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.06 from 16 shots, compared to Tottenham's 1.13 from 11 attempts. "I am very happy. It was a fantastic match against a very good team, Tottenham, and we played really well," Emery stated.

Morgan Rogers continued his impressive form by scoring his eighth goal in as many appearances at Villa Park during the match. Since December, Rogers has netted more goals at a single venue than any other Premier League player across all competitions. He also created four chances and completed 19 passes into the final third, leading his teammates in both categories.

Emery praised Rogers' dedication and performance, saying, "Morgan is performing fantastic. His commitment to doing his task every day from the first minute to 90 is great." The manager emphasised the need for improvement as they aim for success in multiple competitions, including the Premier League and Champions League.

New signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio made their debuts during the match. Emery expressed confidence in their potential impact for the remainder of the season. "We have to protect every player and try to adapt them into our structure and use their skills," he said, highlighting their versatility in attack alongside Malen.

Villa aims to secure a top-six finish in the Premier League while progressing further in the Champions League, where they are currently in the last 16. Emery remains focused on maintaining high standards across all competitions as they continue their campaign.