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BIRMINGHAM : Aston Villa are standing on the precipice of history. Following a stunning run of nine consecutive wins across all competitions, Unai Emery’s side has transformed from early-season strugglers into genuine Premier League title contenders.
The Villans are now just two wins away from equaling a club record of 11 straight victories—a mark that has stood since 1897.
The current euphoria in B6 is a far cry from the start of the campaign. Villa failed to win any of their opening five Premier League matches and endured a goal drought longer than any other side in the football league.
A pivotal squad meeting following a Carabao Cup loss to Brentford acted as the catalyst for change. “The players must feel comfortable doing it,” Emery noted regarding the high-intensity process he has implemented. Since a 1-1 draw at Sunderland on September 21, Villa have been near-perfect, winning 15 of their last 17 matches.
Villa now face a gauntlet of fixtures that will define their season. They host Manchester United this Sunday, followed by a trip to Chelsea, and a year-ending clash with league leaders Arsenal.
Currently sitting third in both the Premier League and the Europa League, Villa are hunting their first major trophy since the 1996 League Cup. While Emery remains cautious about using the “title race” label, captain John McGinn is more vocal. “I can feel we want to prove a point,” McGinn said. “This team is worth more than a quarter-final or a semi-final.
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