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SOME OF THE ANCELOTTI PRE MATCH ASTON VILLA P/C
At the start of the season we were thinking that it was difficult to compete with the top six. After all these games, we were able to compete - because we are still there and close to the top. The results at home, we could do much better
The results at home, we could do much better but we have to also consider that we did a fantastic away run. It was impossible to think we could win 11 games away. I think the position where we are now is the position we deserve
I'm really surprised that nobody know this [handball], but above all the VAR was not there
Imagine if West Ham had equalised after that mistake? It was a huge mistake. Nobody said nothing to us, it was enough to say 'Sorry, we made a mistake
Ancelotti on MUFC fixture congestion
It's impossible to play three games in five days with the same team so it's absolutely normal to rotate the players. They cannot arrive at the last game fresh so I think the problem was the schedule, not changing the team against Leicester
James and Mina both out
We have Yerry Mina out for this game, James still & Gbamin. The other players are available and fit to playCongratulations to City from Carlo
I think they were better than all the others. They deserved to win. They had a fantastic season, playing really well with a lot of consistency, defensively strong as well. So they deserved to win. CongratulationsCarlo on Villa Defeat
We have learned to try and avoid defeat, to play differently. It was one of the worst performances we had in the season. We have to play differently and we're going to play differentlyCarlo on the season
Our season has to be considered a good season. We have to wait the last four games because we are still in the fight for Europe. I want to put all of our energy into our target"Carlo on Top 4
Top four is not a possibility for us. We have to be honest. We can fight for the other positions. I don't know what positions we can reach... Putting all our energy into the next game is the only way we can do our bestAt the start of the season we were thinking that it was difficult to compete with the top six. After all these games, we were able to compete - because we are still there and close to the top. The results at home, we could do much better
The results at home, we could do much better but we have to also consider that we did a fantastic away run. It was impossible to think we could win 11 games away. I think the position where we are now is the position we deserve
Premier League challenge
I think the Premier League is the most difficult national competition in Europe for sure. There are a lot of teams with quality, fantastic players & managers here. To win [the league] here is not easyCarlo on Rodriguez
He starts to train with the team on Friday after the game. I hope he can be ready for Sheffield United. I cannot put him at risk tomorrow. He will train on Friday and Saturday, if he's ok he will play against Sheffield United.Carlo on Moshiri
I have a really good relationship. He's an owner that supports the team, supports the club. We speak on the phone, I met him last week in London. It was a good moment and I hope to see him soon, but he's always behind us.Carlo on Walcott's Future
We didn't think about this. We followed him playing at Southampton & we are going to take a decision together at the end of the seasonCarlo on Team
I think the team has a strong motivation for Europe because most of them didn't play in European competition & they have a strong desire to play in it next seasonCarlo on King/VAR Mistake
It's true that he didn't start a game, but it's true that I am happy with him. He's played a part in important games, and he did well all the time.I'm really surprised that nobody know this [handball], but above all the VAR was not there
Imagine if West Ham had equalised after that mistake? It was a huge mistake. Nobody said nothing to us, it was enough to say 'Sorry, we made a mistake
Carlo on Davies
He's a fantastic support not only for Allan but all the team. I think the next step for Tom is to improve his ability with the ball because without it he is really goodCarlo on Lessons learned v Villa
I counted 10 easy mistakes in the first 10 minutes of the game... It's not going to happen tomorrow, for sure"Ancelotti on Jack Grealish
He's a fantastic player, and I advise him to take care after a long injury! Don't risk, stay calm! No, I'm joking, he's a fantastic player and we're excited to play against fantastic playersAncelotti on MUFC fixture congestion
It's impossible to play three games in five days with the same team so it's absolutely normal to rotate the players. They cannot arrive at the last game fresh so I think the problem was the schedule, not changing the team against Leicester
