Unai Emery dismissed Aston Villa's Premier League title chances but set sights on Europa League glory after a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce. The victory guarantees a last-16 spot with one game remaining, keeping hopes alive for Champions League qualification via European competition.

Despite their strong form — 20 wins in 25 matches — Sunday’s loss to Everton ended their brief flirtation with a top-four finish. Emery made six changes in Turkey, yet Villa dominated. Jadon Sancho netted his first goal for the club, earning praise from the manager.

With key players like Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and returning defenders featuring, Villa are managing injuries and workload carefully. Emery hopes to finalize squad adjustments before the transfer window closes, aiming to balance league and European commitments effectively.