Emery's tense post-match interview after Villa's 4-4 draw at Man United

A 4-4 draw is already a lot to take in. Then Unai Emery sat down for his interview, and the match had a second act.

The Aston Villa manager gave a short, sharp interview after the game. Social media users said he "exploded in anger", and some called it "historic".

What happened?

Villa went to Old Trafford (Manchester United's home ground) and took a 2-0 lead. United hit back with two goals before half-time.

Villa scored twice more at the start of the second half. United then pulled level with two goals in stoppage time to make it 4-4.

Emery left the pitch before the final whistle. Asked why, he said United scored in the 96th minute, there were six added minutes, and he thought the game was over.

What did Emery say?

The reporter asked if it had been an emotional moment. "No, it's not," Emery replied. He said the goal went in at 96 minutes, and that it was 96:30 when Villa restarted after it.

He added that he did not think United's equaliser was "unfair". Then came a line people loved: "My English is poor... but was I clear?"

When the questions kept coming, he asked: "More? More questions?" He ended with: "Any other questions? Okay, thank you."

Emery also complained that his goalkeeper, Japan international Zion Suzuki, was harassed by United players before United's fourth goal. Suzuki joined Villa in July ahead of this season.

What about United?

United interim boss Michael Carrick said his team made "unacceptable" mistakes in the game. Away from the pitch, United fans also protested against the club's owners, with balloons and angry banners.

What's next?

Emery has been Villa's manager since November 2022, when he replaced Steven Gerrard. For now, the 4-4 draw and that interview are what everyone is talking about.