Aston Villa beat Newcastle 4-1, Emery delighted

In the 33rd round of the 2024-25 Premier League, Aston Villa defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at home. Coach Unai Emery was happy with the result and praised the team's performance.

Aston Villa took control of the game from the opening whistle and scored the first goal in just 33 seconds. Although Newcastle United equalized the score in the middle of the first half, Aston Villa scored three goals in 11 minutes in the second half to completely secure the victory.

This victory not only allowed Aston Villa to win five consecutive Premier League games, but also further consolidated their strong momentum in the European Cup. Aston Villa is currently ranked sixth in the standings with 57 points, three points ahead of Chelsea, who has played one game less than them.

In the post-match interview, Emery said: "I am very happy. Our reaction today was very exciting, especially after just playing on Tuesday. The whole team was able to quickly adjust and focus 100% on the Premier League game. This is the key to achieving our goals, returning to the European arena, and even qualifying for the Champions League."

"It was really good. The players were ready in training yesterday and the players who came off the bench today also had a positive impact. Today was the first time this season that we had a full squad available. I even had to take three players off the roster yesterday."

“This depth is part of our competitiveness because we can use different players at different moments and have players on the bench ready to perform at any time. It will be important to have these players available again on Tuesday and in the semi-final against Crystal Palace.”

At the same time, Emery also expressed his gratitude to the fans: "I am also very happy that the fans have given us support. They cheer us on every day, pass on energy, and create a great game atmosphere. We enjoy playing here and are willing to do our best for the fans."