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Unai Emery believes that Aston Villa is experiencing her “best moment” after a convincing 4-1 victory over the Premier League colleagues Top-Five Chasers Newcastle on Saturday.
Ollie Watkins achieved 33 seconds to give the hosts lead to Villa Park and, in doing so, drawing a level with Gabriel Agbonlahor as a record goalkeeper club in the Premier League.
Watkins then hit a wooden city twice before Fabian Schar leveled for Newcastle, who entered the game from the back of the winning run in six games.
But that running here was supposed to finish here because three irresponsible goals from the second half Ian Maatsen, Amadouanana, and goal Dan Burn goal scored Villi winning his promotion for another champion football season in the next term.
The result also expands the impressive record of the villa at home on 19 competitive games without defeat.
What a victory. pic.twitter.com/rajh9lngvv
– Aston Villa (@Avfcofficial) April 19, 2025
“We were focused on this match,” Emery told Sky Sports.
“I was completely pleased with how we reacted. We can’t waste time. Now we’re at our best.”
In an interview after the game, Watkins admitted that he “crawled” after staying from the starting line-up in the Champions League win 3-2 over PSG in the middle of the week, but Emery was full of praise for his striker.
“He played fantastic. His commitment is always great and that is the competitiveness we want,” Emery said.
It will be Oliver George Arthur Watkins. pic.twitter.com/424ymmfg7h
– Aston Villa (@Avfcofficial) April 19, 2025
Villa is next in action against the second candidate for the first five endings in Manchester City Pep Guardiola.
Emery headed for Etihad on Tuesday night before taking Crystal Palace in the semi -finals of the FA Cup on Wembley on Saturday.
On the eve of the Midweek trip to City, the Vile chief said: “Manchester City perform fantastic. They are not as consistent as before, but they are still candidates for the first five.
“It’s a challenge and we feel strong and look forward to it. But it will be very difficult, but this is the challenge we want.”
