
An incompetent coach wears out the players, but a manager with exceptional tactical skills can push the team further and ignite incredible power. Aston Villa is the Premier League’s lowest spender this season, but Emery has transformed a not-so-strong squad into one that is remarkably attractive and strong.

In the 17th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa faced Manchester United at home. Thanks to the recent excellent form of the “Cold King” Rodgers, who scored twice, Aston Villa won 2-1, achieving their seventh consecutive league victory and tenth in all competitions, surging forward fearlessly despite the tough schedule.

After Aston Villa’s 2-1 home win over Manchester United, this marks the beginning of their three-match series against the big six in the Premier League. Next, Villa will face two away games against Chelsea and Arsenal. Facing these two London clubs will truly test Aston Villa’s strength. If Villa remains unbeaten against Chelsea and Arsenal, they could become genuine title contenders and the top favorite for the Europa League crown. Everything will be decided next Wednesday—whether the brutal schedule overwhelms Villa, or if this fierce Villa team conquers the challenge without fear.

After 17 rounds of the Premier League, Aston Villa has 11 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, totaling 36 points and sitting third in the table, just one point behind the top two. They firmly hold the initiative for a top-five (Champions League qualification) spot and remain contenders for the Premier League title.