Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool analysis: Perfect Istanbul send off for Villans
[Getty Images] Unai Emery has had yet another stellar season and next week could be magical for anyone associated with Aston Villa, with the prospect of a first European trophy in 44 years It is easy to forget that Villa had no wins in their first five Premier League games this campaign but securing a top-five finish and winning a trophy would represent a hugely successful return. Emery's team selection was strong and his players delivered, with an energetic performance that was simply too good for Liverpool . Ollie Watkins was a man possessed and has been directly involved in more goals than any other Englishman has across all competitions this season for a Premier League club (24 - 19 goals, 5 assists).
That is one more than teammate Morgan Rogers (23 - 13 goals, 10 assists), who himself was too hot to handle and John McGinn's goal was the perfect way to send the Villa fans to Istanbul. After the final whistle, the Champions League anthem was played on the sound system at Villa Park. Villa fans have plenty to look forward to.