With the hottest striker in the country, seven wins in their last eight and a young team energised by an experienced coach, Aston Villa are well in the hunt for European football.
Unai Emery took over with the club toiling in 16th after Steven Gerrard’s failed project but the Spaniard has led them to sixth, with more points than all but Manchester City and Arsenal in 2023.
So what are the key factors behind Villa’s resurgence?
Ollie Watkins has become one of the Premier League's hottest properties this season
It is part of a remarkable turnaround for Aston Villa since Unai Emery took the manager's job
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