In the 2023-24 seasonPremier LeagueIn the league, Villa have become the number one dark horse with a stunning performance. They have 35 points from 16 games, second only to the leadersLiverpool2 points, third in the league. In addition, Villa have scored only as many goalsLiverpoolwithManchester CityScored 1 goal less. In their last two matches, Villa have beaten each with a score of 1-0Manchester Cityand Arsenal. This makes the manager of VillaEmerybecomePremier LeagueThere are only Ferguson, Mancini, and others in historyKloppand Pep Guardiola's four coaches to do 15 consecutive gamesPremier LeagueThe one who wins all at home. And these four famous marshals have all been heldPremier LeagueChampionship trophies. Villa completed the relegation zone in 403 daysPremier LeagueThe gorgeous metamorphosis of the top three.
Before Vera,LiverpoolThe legendary captain of the LegendGeraldHe served as the head coach of the team. However, after 343 days in charge of Villa (October 20, 2022),GeraldDismissed. He left a weak team when he left. At that time, Villa was in the 2022-23 seasonPremier League11th in the table, with only nine points, is on the verge of the relegation zone. DismissalGeraldLater, Villa's assistant coach Danks took on a temporary role as coach. Ten days later, Villa made the big announcement:EmeryRegressionPremier League, as the head coach of Villa. This time, Villa paid a huge compensation of 6 million euros, forcedEmeryLeaving Villarreal without warning. Vera andEmeryA five-year contract was signed with an annual salary of 7 million euros. SinceEmeryIn the 403 days since taking charge, the Spaniard has led Villa to new heights as they did in the 2023-24 seasonPremier Leagueranked 7th in the rankings and is in 3rd place after 16 rounds. Villa fans are starting to fantasize about being able to returnChampions Leaguearena, because the last time they participatedChampions LeagueStill in the distant 1982-83 season. If you can be in the meleePremier LeagueFinish in the top four and finish next seasonChampions LeagueQualification, Villa will realize their dream after 41 years.
Vera is inEmeryThe leadership has shown great strength. InPremier LeagueIn the first match, Villa won 1-0 at homeManchester City。In this game, Villa completely had the upper hand :Manchester CityThere were just 2 shots on goal while Villa had 7 of their 22 shots on target. Leon Bailey scored the winning goal to give Villa the three points. The British newspaper The Independent exclaimed that Vera had been destroyedManchester City！Who would have thought, asTriple crownofManchester CityI couldn't touch the ball, I couldn't create chances, and I was passive throughout the gamePep Guardiola inPremier LeagueAfter seven years of fighting, this rarely happened. InPremier LeagueIn the round of 16, Villa beat Arsenal 1-0 at home, the managerEmeryTogether with goalkeeper Martinez, he pushed the old boss off the throne. Vera'sPremier LeagueThe third position is more secure, and let'sPremier LeagueThe race for the title has become even more confusing.
EmeryAn adaptable manager who has a personal personality to build Villa. He adopted a tactical style of defending high, switching lightning and counter-attacking quickly. In order to achieve high defensive tactics,EmeryAn excellent ball player has been introducedCentral defender- Pau Torres, at a cost of 35 million euros. As a left-footed player, Pau Torres quickly established himself at the heart of Villa's backline. On the basis of Villa's overall scramble and confrontation ability,EmeryA smooth transmission and control system has been created. Villa are known for their quick transitions. The players are like DiabyMcGinnLeon Bailey is also good at counter-attacking quickly. For example, in the match against Arsenal, Villa launched a quick counter-attack, and Leon Bailey drove the ball forward and crossedMcGinnPlug in and score a 360-degree slalom shot. The whole counterattack was clear and smooth, which was impressive. InEmeryUnder the leadership, Villa's players played at a top level. The value of the team is also rising, from 5 last year100 million euros ** to 6300 million euros, an increase of 1200 million euros. Overall, Villa is inSportsDirector Monchi and the managerEmeryUnder the careful configuration, not only has the dream of returning to Europe, but also has the strength to compete for the championship.
Vera's journey of transformation has brought profound inspiration to people. As a team that was once on the brink of the relegation zone, they passedEmeryThe leadership of the rapid rise to becomePremier LeagueA dark horse in the league. The secret lies inEmery's tactical set-up and team lineups. High defending, lightning transitions and quick counter-attacks have become Villa's forte, and they have built a team that can be both scrambling and confrontational by bringing in the right players. EmeryThe experience and tactical guidance allowed the players to perform at their best. And the excellent performances of the Villa players have in turn made the team's value continue to rise.
This story teaches us that the right coaching and tactical set-up are crucial to the development of a team. Vera through the choiceEmery, one inSevilleand Villarreal's successful manager, who has made an unprecedented difference to the team. At the same time, Vera's bravery and determination are to be appreciated, and they are willing to pay a huge price to achieve their goals.
However, the story is not over yet. Villa still have a long way to go and they need to keep up that in the next games and try to chase their dream – to participateChampions LeagueLeague matches. This requires the team to maintain a consistent performance and be on the impactPremier LeagueThe top four stand out from the competition.
Villa's success is also a lesson for other teams, and big changes and breakthroughs are not out of reach. With the right strategic planning, just the right staffing and team fighting spirit, any team can rise from a dark horse and realize its dreams.