We are not contenders – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery not getting carried away
by Ian Parker
Dec 07, 2023
3 minutes
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Unai Emery insisted it was too soon to call his Aston Villa side Premier League title contenders after a 1-0 win over Manchester City lifted them above the defending champions and into third place.
Leon Bailey’s deflected strike in the 74th minute proved to be the winner as Villa equalled a club record with a 14th consecutive home victory.
said Villa could “definitely” be among those still in the fight come the and Liverpool.
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