""Fenerbahce are [a] very recognised team in Europe, always playing in the Champions League, in the Europa League," said Emery."
""And of course, they are clearly candidates to be here at the end, at the moment in this competition. "Of course, tomorrow, they have 11 points. For them, it's a very important, the match. "For us, we have the advantage to get in the top eight, but if they win tomorrow, against us, they can also have that possibility to make the top eight.""
""Of course, it's a very difficult match, and they have a very good team, a historic team, an experienced team. "They have very good players. They have a fantastic atmosphere here with their supporters, very passionate supporters. We respect them a lot.""
Aston Villa sit third in their Europa League group after six games (W5 L1); a win in Türkiye could secure last-16 qualification. Villa's last European match versus a Turkish side was a 2-1 win over Trabzonspor in November 1994, though Villa were eliminated on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate. Fenerbahçe lost both major European meetings with Villa in the 1977–78 UEFA Cup, 4-0 and 2-0. Emery will manage his 100th Europa League match since 2009–10, becoming the first to reach that milestone; the nearest manager has 68. Emery described Fenerbahçe as a recognised, experienced European team, clear candidates with very good players and a passionate home atmosphere.
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