Emery acknowledged that City dominated the second half, but noted that Villa had their own chances to score, including a opportunity for Marcus Rashford to score the equalizing goal. He also highlighted the impact of substituted players who tried to win the match in the final minutes.

Emery expressed pride in the team's overall performance and thanked the supporters for their backing. He acknowledged that the team can feel proud of their efforts, despite the loss.

With the disappointment of the loss still fresh, Emery quickly shifted the focus to the upcoming FA Cup semi-final tie against Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday. He encouraged the team to focus on the positive aspects of their performance and use it as motivation to push forward in the FA Cup.

Emery emphasized the importance of the match against Crystal Palace, saying it's a "very exciting moment" for the team and their supporters. He urged the team to be positive and use the experience from their previous match to prepare for the semi-final.