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Aston Villa are peaking at the perfect time. Unai Emery’s side are on their best home run in 34 years—and they’re charging hard for a Champions League return.
Aston Villa have come alive when it matters most. After months of inconsistency, Unai Emery’s team have hit top form in the Premier League—and now find themselves just one win away from a possible Champions League spot.
With yesterday’s 4-1 demolition of Newcastle, Villa extended their incredible streak to six consecutive home wins, scoring at least two goals in each. It’s the club’s best run at Villa Park since 1990.
For a team juggling domestic and European competitions, the current momentum feels like a turning point. Villa now sit sixth in the Premier League, trailing Manchester City by just a point and Newcastle by two. With form like this, anything is still possible.
No other Premier League side is in better form right now. While title contenders are faltering, Villa are growing stronger, rediscovering the spark that carried them into Europe last season. Their current trajectory could take them straight back into the Champions League.
For a club that allocates a significant portion of its revenue to wages, qualifying for the elite competition again would be more than just a sporting milestone—it would be a financial lifeline. The prize money and exposure from the Champions League would support their operating model and squad building long-term.
The journey isn’t over. On Wednesday, Villa face a massive test—an away trip to the Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City. It’s a daunting fixture, but if any team is ready to cause a shock right now, it’s Aston Villa.