Head coach Unai Emery says Aston Villa will not be at our best against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup 2026 and has dismissed talk of the Europa League holders rivalling some of the richest clubs in the Premier League. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, defender Ezri Konsa and striker Ollie Watkins have not travelled with the Villans to Salzburg for the game against the Champions League winners as the trio recover from the World Cup while their teammates build towards the new top-flight season.If they were here, maybe we would have more chances, said Emery. If we are comparing with teams like Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal, we are competing with them but we dont have the power yet.Table of ContentsAston Villa: Why Emery downplays Premier League standingSuper Cup 2026: PSG favourites vs Aston VillaWhen is the Super Cup 2026? Date, kick off timeWhere to watch the Super Cup: TV channel, live online streamWhen does Aston Villas 2026/27 Premier League season start?Aston Villa: Why Emery downplays Premier League standingIn Emerys three full seasons in charge, Villa have risen from top-flight also-rans to two fourth-placed finishes either side of one in sixth place.The Spaniard guided them to the Conference League semi-finals and Champions League quarter-finals before winning the Europa League in style last season.Despite that success and finishing above Liverpool and Chelsea Emery endured two difficult spells in 2025/26 when Villa failed to win any of their first five matches and took nine points from 10 games between January and March.We achieved the objective after a very difficult season, reflected the 54-year-old. In August, we had a very difficult moment.One thing I appreciate is to be happy with the way we are doing [things] dont compare us with other teams or clubs.Sometimes they are over us, sometimes they are under us. Keep going, keep being resilient in bad moments, like we showed last year.Super Cup 2026: PSG favourites vs Aston VillaPSG are the most feared team in Europe after becoming European champions in consecutive campaigns but Emery says lifting the trophy would be a special moment.I am looking forward to playing, added Emery, calling the match a test against opponents he regards as favourites.We are having a good pre-season. [This match is] very important for our careers as a coach, as players, as a club its a trophy.Its one thing that can make us proud of how we are and how we got here. We can have a huge motivation to achieve our best.[The] 6,000 supporters from Birmingham give us the responsibility as well to try to play for them. We are going to compete.When is the Super Cup 2026? Date, kick off timeThe match takes place at Salzburgs RB Arena on Wednesday, August 12 at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT).Where to watch the Super Cup: TV channel, live online streamIn the UK, live coverage is on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with streaming on HBO Max.When does Aston Villas 2026/27 Premier League season start?Villa will aim for a better start this season when they visit Brighton & Hove Albion, who finished eighth in 2025/26. Here are the key details.DateBST start timeETPTUK broadcasterSun, Aug 2314:0009:0006:00Sky Sports Topics Arsenal F.C. Aston Villa F.C. Chelsea F.C. Emiliano Martinez Ligue 1 Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. Manchester United F. C. Ollie Watkins Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Premier League UEFA Super Cup Unai Emery Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Vitinha votes for outsider trio as Ballon dOr winners: It would be normal Ben Miller 11th August, 2026 Tottenham third kit 26/27: Watch Sandro Tonali video as Spurs launch new shirt Ben Miller 11th August, 2026 Arsenal: Season preview, ins and outs, one to watch and prediction can the Gunners go back to back? Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Arsenal vs Como: Where to watch, expected line-ups, stats and preview for Gunners final pre-season clash Mitch Fretton 11th August, 2026 Former Arsenal defender says swap deal involving Lewis-Skelly and Rashford would benefit all parties Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa: Where to watch, line-ups, stats and preview for UEFA Super Cup Mitch Fretton 11th August, 2026
