Time-wasting is not an option in Villa's chase

EMERY INSISTS HIS SIDE CAN'T LOWER STANDARDS IN RUN-IN

- By Simon Cass

UNAI EMERY admits there is no time to waste in Aston Villa's bid to secure Champions League qualification.

The Villa manager also admitted they will need to be at the top of their game during the run-in, with competition for a spot among Europe's elite developing into a fierce fight, especially as fifth place is likely to be enough.

Villa, who are eighth in the table but only two points outside the top five, have played a game more than their rivals but kept themselves right in the hunt with a precious 2-1 victory against Chelsea on Saturday.