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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claims Michael Carrick’s Manchester United are on the ‘same level’ as Barcelona despite Old Trafford crisis

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claims Michael Carrick’s Manchester United are on the ‘same level’ as Barcelona despite Old Trafford crisis
English Premier League · 15:46:13 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has claimed that Michael Carrick's Manchester United side are on the same level as Barcelona, despite the crisis at Old Trafford. Emery made the remarks ahead of his team's upcoming fixture, praising the quality of United's squad and comparing them to the Spanish giants. The comments come as Manchester United continue to struggle domestically, but Emery believes their underlying quality remains elite. The Spanish coach, who has faced Barcelona many times in his career, insists that United's talent pool rivals that of the Catalan club.

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