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'Special Villa are serious Champions League contenders'

BBC Sport Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Aston Villa's deserved victory over Premier League champions Manchester City shows the impact Unai Emery is having at Villa Park, writes Phil McNulty.
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Aston Villa's recent win over Tottenham has moved them up the Premier League table, and put the Champions League firmly in their sights. It's a position that Unai Emery's side more than merit and, thanks to their manager's ingenious attacking system, one they've got every chance of holding onto.

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