Unai Emery keeps secrets close as Aston Villa gear up for Sunday’s clash with Brighton, revealing only that final squad decisions await Saturday’s training. He celebrates the team’s upward trajectory and Premier League ambitions, while warmly bidding farewell to departing stars Digne, Konsa, Tielemans, and Rogers — thanking them for raising standards and pushing teammates higher. On Ollie Watkins, Emery shuts down Saudi offers, reaffirming his intent to keep the striker at Villa Park. He respects Brighton’s consistency and European pedigree, warning his players: this away game demands full focus and grit. For Emery, it’s all about preparation, performance, and staying locked in on the season’s bigger picture.

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