Aston Villa had been unfortunate to overlook out on a spot within the Champions League however ought to go and win the Europa League subsequent season, says former defender Richard Dunne.
A disallowed aim at Previous Trafford on the ultimate day of the season proved expensive as Unai Emery’s aspect ultimately completed in sixth place within the Premier League.
However Dunne says that after shaking off that disappointment they’ll go on and emulate Tottenham by successful the second-tier competitors within the coming season.
He informed William Hill Vegas: “The disallowed aim was a joke. You’ll be able to perceive Aston Villa’s frustration.
“It’s disappointing that they’re not within the Champions League however they’re now immediately the favourites to go and win the Europa League subsequent season, for my part.
“They need to take a look at subsequent season as an opportunity to win a European trophy. So it was a barely disappointing finish to the season however trying optimistic for the longer term.
“They’ll be there or thereabouts within the prime 5 in search of a Champions League spot once more, that’ll be nice for them. However the Europa League is a chance for them to get their palms on a trophy, which they haven’t accomplished for a very long time.”
Villa final received a trophy in 1996.
