Unai Emery makes concerning Man Utd claim after Aston Villa defeat at Wolves

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They have now won just three of their last 10 Premier League games and while they are clinging onto third place, hopes of a title shot have faded. United can leapfrog them into third this weekend if they beat Crystal Palace on Sunday while Chelsea and Liverpool head into their weekend fixtures just six points behind.

Speaking after the game, Emery admitted Villa have been dragged into a battle for a top five finish and Champions League qualification. ‘We are losing the opportunity to win the title in the Premier League, two months ago we were competing with Arsenal and Manchester City, you were asking me about it,’ Emery said. Now we are not with the possibility to fight for the Premier League, some can feel frustrated, even myself because I have my dreams. ‘In September I was worried and the objective was to stay in the Premier League.

In December I was so happy and excited to get the top-five position and achieve the Champions League. ‘One month ago I was dreaming about maybe winning the Premier League. Now we are in the average to be in the top five. ‘Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, they are trying to get to us, for them it is a priority to get into the Champions League.’ Villa’s situation could get worse with their next two games against the sides breathing down their necks.