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Zrinjski Mostar v Aston Villa: Unai Emery targets top spot in Conference League group

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants his side to top their Europa Conference League group but has said he will rotate his squad in Thursday's match at Zrinjski Mostar.

Villa need a draw in Bosnia-Herzegovina to seal top spot, miss the play-offs and move straight into the last 16.

Emery's side needed a 94th-minute goal to beat Zrinjski 1-0 in October.

"We respect this competition and we respect Zrinjski. Of course, we want to be first in the group," said Emery.

"Our objective is trying to play, improving our team tactically, trying to give some players a real chance to play and being first in the group.