What happened. Unai Emery declared Aston Villa are competing with Europe's elite and aiming to become giants again, ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup against PSG.

Villa sold three stars for about £150m to comply with UEFA rules.
Emery cites stadium expansion to 50,000 as a step forward.
McGinn says expectations remain high despite changes.

“We don't have their power… yet.”
— Unai Emery

Villa face PSG on Wednesday, aiming for a second trophy in three months.

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