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Unai Emery working from blank canvas ahead of crunch Europa Conference clash

Unai Emery has warned his own past success means nothing as he looks to create a glorious future at Villa and lead the club to just a second European final.

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Villa host Olympiacos on Thursday in the first leg of a Europa Conference League semi-final with Emery targeting the fifth European final of his illustrious career.

The Spaniard, who yesterday marked his 18-month anniversary as Villa boss, is a four-time Europa League winner and boasts a track record in continental competition the envy of many rivals.

But Emery insists it is only what happens next which is important.

He said: “I don’t want to remember my past in Europe. Of course, I know it’s successful more than less, playing a lot of seasons in a row for a long time.