Aston Villa manager and ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery is known for his fastidious eye for detail, and one player has now discussed how a simple gesture convinced him to play for the Spanish coach

Young defender Lamare Bogarde was a man in demand in the summer but has since gone on to prove his worth to Unai Emery

Juventus boss Thiago Motta accused Unai Emery of “bluffing” when he claimed Villa might be satisfied with a draw in Wednesday night’s Champions League showdown.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery blocked youngster Lamare Bogarde leaving in the summer, despite Nottingham Forest offering ‘serious money’ for him. That’s according to Dennie van Laar at Voetbal Primeur,

Even by his stands Emery, has been putting in extra hours. Villa's manager is desperate to end their run of four straight defeats

Unai Emery has challenged Villa to take down another European heavyweight when they host Juventus tonight. Villa have already beaten Bayern Munich this season and know victory over the Italian giants would put them in a strong position for a top eight finish in the Champions League group phase.

Former Juventus star Zbigniew Boniek warns the Bianconeri to ‘watch out’ for Aston Villa and Unai Emery.Juventus visit Aston Villa in the Champions League Round 5 on Wednesday.The Bianconeri

Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to end their dismal run by claiming another memorable Champions League scalp against "historic" Italian giants Juventus on Wednesday.

Juventus have travelled to Birmingham with only 14 outfield players but Aston Villa coach Unai Emery insists the Bianconeri are favourite in a Champions League meeting on Wednesday.Juventus will have