Emery aims for the title as Villa overturn West Ham 3-2, winning 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches and just 3 points behind the leaders.

During the 16th round of the Premier League, the recently strong Aston Villa struggled away, conceding an early goal to West Ham at home within 29 seconds by Matheus. A West Ham player then accidentally scored an own goal, leveling the score for Villa. However, Bowen put West Ham ahead again in the 24th minute. Trailing 2-1 on the road, Aston Villa did not lose heart; under manager Emery’s guidance, they staged a brilliant comeback. Man City academy graduate Rodgers scored twice to help Villa secure a 3-2 away victory over West Ham, marking their ninth consecutive win across all competitions.

Emery’s Aston Villa failed to win in their first five Premier League matches this season, falling into the relegation zone. Now, they boast an impressive record of 10 wins and 1 loss in their last 11 league games, amassing 30 points in that span. A team once fighting relegation has become a title contender. Fans jokingly ask if Emery is aiming to win both the Europa League and the Premier League this season.

After their remarkable point haul, Aston Villa have reached 33 points after 16 Premier League rounds, just 3 points behind leaders Arsenal. The title race may not be between Chelsea or Liverpool, but possibly Aston Villa. It’s worth noting that Villa are the lowest-spending team among the 20 Premier League clubs this season, yet they are competing strongly on both Europa League and Premier League fronts. Emery, without managing a traditional powerhouse, truly proves himself a “king” coach!