Despite being in the game for the first period, Villa were swept aside by Phil Foden's hat-trick by the end of the contest.
I'm a little bit disappointed but we tried to compete until minute 60 when they scored their third goal," Emery told reporters post-game.
We were planning to change some players, but after they scored the third goal it was more difficult. They were pushing a lot and controlling the game more than us.
We were getting some transitions but they showed their power and their capacity to beat us. It was a very tough match.
We have to accept the result. We had to give some players a chance to play, like Robin Olsen, like Tim and striker Jhon Durn, Zaniolo and Morgan.
I am happy with the opportunity they had to get confidence and be stronger in our structure. We will need a lot of players for the next matches we are facing."