Aston Villa boss Unai Emery explained the challenges of multiple competitions.

The Midlands team have been battling on all fronts under the Spaniard this season.

They are in the Conference League semi finals, while they also fourth in the Premier League.

On the balancing act, Emery stated: "I was very convincing with my response before. If we are refusing one competition, I don't understand how we can do it. The most successful teams in the world - that is my reference as a coach.

"The winning coaches in Spain, England France, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, they are my guide for myself when I am trying to play in different competitions. Now, we are very excited with the Conference League and we are very motivated with the Premier League.

"It does not change my first message when we started the season. The most important thing is the Premier League and then we can add more. In case at the end of the season we are contenders like we are now, then of course the importance changes a little bit. Still, the first objective is the Premier League, but we are not refusing the Europa Conference League."