Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says staying positive was key going into their clash at Sheffield United.

On the back of defeat at Newcastle, Villa won 5-0 at Bramall Lane.

Emery later said: “The players need positive words sometimes. Sometimes they are getting frustrated, individually or collectively, when we are losing or not being successful.

“We have to protect and support everybody and try to be together in the good moments and bad moments.

“We reacted very well today and we'll keep balance. We won and we have three points but now we will analyse and try to recover quickly.

“On Wednesday we are playing at home against Chelsea in the FA Cup and we will focus on this match. We will prepare the best possible way and try to be in good balance."