That seemed unthinkable after a five-match winless start to the current campaign left Emery's side in the relegation zone. Twelve wins in 13 league games have followed, including a current run of eight in a row – the club's best since a nine-match streak in 1910. With 11 straight wins across all competitions, Villa have equalled a club record previously achieved in 1897 and 1914. They have come from behind in all five of their away league victories this season. That is no anomaly under Emery, earning a league-high 54 points from losing positions across the past three seasons, including 18 in 2025-26.

Source: BBC December 30, 2025 23:47 UTC