What do you give to the man who has everything? I dare say there will be brands keen to sponsor a new coat for Unai Emery if his new trademark goal celebration, seen at Brighton and last weekend at Villa Park, catches on. But Villa are in a remarkable flow just now, with a better-stocked squad than when they were last this close to the top of the Premier League two years ago. Although Emery has hinted that they will try to make judicious signings when the window opens, there is a case for allowing only minimal disruption to a squad which is operating so well. Emery's record demonstrates his expertise in using the depth available in his squad to challenge effectively on multiple fronts.

Source: BBC December 25, 2025 08:23 UTC