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Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are on fire — winning eight straight matches across competitions, marking their best run since 1914 and standing among Europe’s most in-form teams.
Aston Villa have turned a nightmare start into a historic run. Under Unai Emery, the Birmingham club has stormed back to life, stringing together eight consecutive victories — their best streak in more than a century.
At the beginning of the season, Villa looked lost, struggling for wins and direction. But Emery, who took charge in 2022, has once again proven his tactical mastery. His team now plays some of the best football in Europe, showing confidence, cohesion, and a newfound winning mentality.
The last time Aston Villa achieved a run like this was in 1914, when they managed 11 straight wins. More than 110 years later, the club finds itself enjoying a similarly electrifying period, sitting third in both the Premier League and the Europa League group standings.
Villa’s most recent win came away against Basel, continuing their European momentum. In the Premier League, they are just three points behind leaders Arsenal and one point shy of second-placed Manchester City, making them genuine contenders in both competitions.
Up next is a crucial test away to West Ham, followed by a return to Villa Park for a showdown with the unpredictable Manchester United. Before the year ends, Villa will also face Chelsea and Arsenal — fixtures that could define the next chapter of their remarkable season.
Since arriving at Villa Park, Unai Emery has managed 162 matches and continues to elevate the club’s standards. With his contract running until 2029, Villa fans are beginning to dream again — and for the first time in more than a century, those dreams feel grounded in history and form.