Unai Emery responds to Gary Neville’s X-rated Arsenal rant after Austin MacPhee mentionedAston Villa’s meticulous set-piece preparation involves a team meeting and a dedicated training session before each match. Specialist coach Austin MacPhee has played a crucial role in Villa’s success from set-plays since joining in 2021. Manager Unai Emery emphasizes the importance of set-pieces, crediting them for past successes. Arsenal, Villa’s upcoming opponents, also excel at set-pieces, with coach Nicolas Jover drawing attention for his sideline presence. Pundits have debated the role of set-piece coaches, with Gary Neville expressing concerns about overreaching importance. Emery, however, values MacPhee’s contributions and believes in celebrating set-piece goals as a team effort.
