Aston Villa have 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 pricey as Unai Emery’s aspect ultimately completed in sixth place within the Premier League.
However Dunne says that after shaking off that disappointment they will go on and emulate Tottenham by successful the second-tier competitors within the coming season.
He advised 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 right away the favourites to go and win the Europa League subsequent season, in my view.
“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 wanting optimistic for the long run.
“They’ll be there or thereabouts within the prime 5 searching for a Champions League spot once more, that’ll be nice for them. However the Europa League is a chance for them to get their arms on a trophy, which they haven’t executed for a very long time.”
Villa final gained a trophy in 1996.
