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Aston Villa soaring thanks to SEVEN in midfield! The fantastical formation from Unai Emery (while Ollie Watkins works wonders up front) has inspired their remarkable resurgence

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

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

It is part of a remarkable turnaround for Aston Villa since Unai Emery took the manager's job

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