Captain John McGinn says he has never met anyone else like Unai Emery and that the Spaniard's place among the legendary figures in Aston Villa's history is already assured.
Villa's impressive start to the season continued with a 2-0 victory over Bologna as they went top of the Champions League table.
Emery, who celebrates two years in charge at Villa Park on Thursday, has also guided the side to fourth in this season's Premier League, four points behind leaders Liverpool.
The 52-year-old has yet to win a trophy with the club but McGinn believes his place in Villa history is safe.