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Villa's Seven-Game Streak Fuels Europa League Ambitions
11 Dec
Summary
- Aston Villa is on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions.
- Manager Unai Emery has a strong track record with four Europa League titles.
- The team is currently tied for first place in their Europa League group.
Boosted by a recent win against Premier League leader Arsenal, Aston Villa faces Basel in the Europa League on Thursday. The team has secured seven consecutive victories across all competitions, showcasing a significant turnaround from an earlier slow start to the season. This winning momentum has placed them at the top of their Europa League group, tied with Lyon and Midtjylland on 12 points.
Manager Unai Emery, renowned for winning the Europa League four times, expressed satisfaction with the team's developing mentality and process across competitions. With four wins from five group stage games, Aston Villa is well-positioned to advance. Their focus remains on building team strength and achieving success in each tournament they enter.
The structure of the Europa League offers a direct path to the round of 16 for the top eight teams after eight games. Those finishing between ninth and 24th will enter a knockout playoff round in February. Other notable matches include Lyon hosting Go Ahead Eagles and Midtjylland facing Genk.
