Emery reacts to Everton loss

Unai Emery said frustration was the overriding feeling for his Aston Villa team after they lost to Everton on Sunday.

Villa’s 11-game winning run at Villa Park came to an end via a 1-0 loss to the Toffees, who struck just before the hour mark through Thierno Barry.

Emery was disappointed with the defeat, but he also recognised the efforts that have gone into his side being third in the table.

“As much as we needed to win to be better than we are now, it’s becoming our frustration but we’re accepting because we’re doing a really fantastic season,” he said.

“Today we lost against one very good team. When we played in Everton in September, it was a very different moment than today, but today we lost and we must accept it and keep going.”

Defeat to Everton was only Villa’s second loss in 15 games, and they now move their focus to a Europa League game on Thursday night.

Emery said: “Today we are frustrated and I am not happy with how we lost this match, but I must accept.

“I need some hours to recover my good form mentally to keep going.

“How we are doing the season is really fantastic, but today we lost and we must accept it. Congratulations to them.”