There are few certainties in life however Aston Villa’s failure to win after enjoying within the Champions League is changing into certainly one of them.
Unai Emery’s aspect have been unable to get three factors in a league sport straight after a match in Europe’s top-tier competitors on seven events this season – three house attracts and 4 away defeats.
Villa completed eighth within the league part of the Champions League after beating Celtic 4-2, and might be relieved to keep away from two additional play-off video games consequently.
The defeat means Villa stay eighth within the Premier League desk.
They should turn into extra constant in the event that they need to return to European competitors subsequent season, particularly when the likes of Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Bournemouth are above them and having good seasons.
Emery’s displeasure was clear at half-time as he made 4 substitutions with Donyell Malen essentially the most impactful.
The Dutch worldwide virtually made a swift impression after he was launched, however his first Villa aim was dominated out for offside in a irritating night for Villa.