Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sat down with the press after the 3-1 win over Viking FK

Unai Emery spoke to the media after Aston Villa's 3-1 win over Viking FK in the Champions League.

Ross Barkley and Emi Buendia scored in the first half, before Henrik Heggheim turned the ball into his own net on the hour mark. Viking then pulled a consolation goal back through Christiansen late on.

Here is every word Emery said in his press conference...

What are your thoughts on the win?

"We are delighted with how we are responding to our demands and respecting the Champions League and our opponents. Also, with how we are improving things. We played a good match, a serious match, collectively and tactically. We followed the plan we set out. Individually, we exploited our qualities. I think we did a good job, and some players took a step forward with their confidence, feeling better and understanding everything tactically."

That's now 12 European wins in a row at home...

"We are approaching each match as an objective to get better and to be consistent in Europe and in the league. We are trying to be very demanding in how we are preparing and responding on the field. We must feel strong and confident to do our best. There is still work to do.

"We played a very good match. The Champions League is very difficult. We have nine points. We must understand how difficult it was to win in Brugge, and now we have the two matches at home. We can feel confident and comfortable for the next challenges. Today, the atmosphere was fantastic, and we are enjoying the Champions League with our supporters. We are enjoying it together."

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How good has Barkley been recently?

"Firstly, as a person, he is a fantastic guy. Getting emotions together is important, and everyone needs to feel the same. Ross Barkley is a very good player with experience, and his career, I don't know why, was going down after Chelsea. When we watched him at Luton, we thought, 'Wow, what a player'.

"I am so happy with how he is playing his football for us, always being respectful whether he is playing or not playing. I am pushing him a lot offensively. I know he can score and can head the ball. I am very demanding of him offensively. I am happy for him."

Will Manzambi be fit for Man City?

"I don’t know now. Tomorrow we will see about our players. Saturday is in a few days. We must be ready in case he is not [ready], to stay consistent collectively. Individually, some players did one step forward, getting confidence and feeling comfortable. In case he can play, fantastic, but if not, then we wait for the next match. I don’t know if we will be available."

What are your thoughts on Alysson and Mbaye's performances?

"They are exploiting their quality. We have to feel strong in our structure and understand how we want to play and how we can feel strong. We are trying to be at the highest level possible. Today they improved and are getting more confident. It was a step forward for both players. Garnacho played 20 minutes and these were his best minutes with us. It is positive."