Unai Emery warns Tottenham that top four spot is harder to achieve than ever

EURO VISION: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Tottenham’s task of finishing in the top four of the Premier League is a lot more difficult now (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has told Tottenham that qualifying for the Champions League is far tougher than it was before.

Villa host Spurs on Saturday with the two sides still in the hunt for European football next season, but with hopes of claiming a top-four Premier League place all but over for both.