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Jamie Carragher insists he’s glad Unai Emery is not moving to Manchester United

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery looks set to stay and sign a new contract at the club, and Jamie Carragher insists he’s glad he won’t be taking the Manchester United job. Emery had been linked with the Red Devils, and…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:51 AM
Jamie Carragher insists he’s glad Unai Emery is not moving to Manchester United
Key Things to Know
  • Jamie Carragher stated he is glad Unai Emery is not taking the Manchester United managerial job.
  • Unai Emery is reportedly set to remain at Aston Villa and sign a new contract.
  • Carragher explained that as a former Liverpool player, he did not want Emery to strengthen Manchester United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Jamie Carragher wrote that he is glad Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is not joining Manchester United, explaining that the move would have strengthened his former club's fierce rivals. Emery had previously been linked with the Old Trafford managerial role, but he now looks set to remain with Villa and sign a contract extension.

Carragher addressed the situation in a column for the Telegraph following controversy surrounding earlier comments that prompted Aston Villa to threaten legal action. Carragher clarified that while Manchester United remains a bigger club with higher European expectations, Emery staying at Villa is positive for both the team and the Premier League.

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