Villa's manager is a product of his background in the Basque country and fiercely proud of the place he grew up - and the feeling is mutual

Unai Emery refused to confirm whether Robin Olsen will leave Aston Villa at the end of the season but highlighted the goalkeeper’s importance in the dressing room. The 35-year-old is out of contract this summer, and reports from Sweden suggest he is set to return to his homeland.

Unai Emery says FA Cup and Premier League both important for Aston Villa - Villa’s pursuit for a return to the Champions League through a top-five finish in the Premier League takes a back seat as they head to Wembley.