Aston Villa boss Unai Emery expects a battle today against Nottingham Forest.

Villa have failed to win their past three games at home.

Emery said: “I respect them. I expect a lot of them, their coach, players, they were very, very competitive before. When we played there they competed and won, they are still very competitive, new energy with new coach, very experienced coach and good tactically.

“They are trying to have a good structure defensively and good transition from (Morgan) Gibbs-White, wingers and their striker - they are trying to control the game with good combinations. Tomorrow will be very difficult. My respect is for their players [and] coach, they are tactically very strong.

“We are excited to play at Villa Park. We are aware about our last two matches at home didn't win against Chelsea, Newcastle and Man United. First we want to transmit a positive energy at home, connect with our supporters and feel comfortable in our structure."