Unai Emery leaves pitch before Manchester United-Aston Villa ends

According to Le Figaro and RMC Sport, Unai Emery left the field before the end of the Manchester United vs Aston Villa match, with an explanation reported by both media.

Unai Emery, joueur de football

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Unai Emery left the pitch before the end of the Manchester United vs Aston Villa match, according to Le Figaro and RMC Sport. The Aston Villa manager explained his actions: "I felt the match was over," reported by both outlets.

Le Figaro describes him as disheartened, while RMC Sport calls his attitude puzzling. Both media relay the coach's premature exit, without specifying the score or the exact moment of his departure.

Sources

  1. Le Figaro«J’ai estimé que le match était terminé» : désabusé, Unai Emery quitte le terrain avant la fin du match Manchester United-Aston Villa (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. RMC Sport"J'ai estimé que le match était terminé": déroutant Unai Emery qui a quitté le terrain avant le coup de sifflet final (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com