Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, achieved a less desirable record as his team played out a goalless draw against Everton. This result marked Emery’s first 0-0 draw in his last 97 Premier League games as a manager, spanning his tenure at both Arsenal and Aston Villa, making it the longest start to a Premier League managerial career before being involved in a goalless match.
Despite the historic statistical feat, the match showcased Emery’s remarkable impact at Aston Villa, where he has averaged two points per game since taking over in November 2022, accumulating a total of 92 points from 46 games. This puts him in a unique position as no other manager in Premier League history has managed 40 or more matches with an average of two or more points per game and not won the league with that club. While the match ended Everton’s three-game losing streak, Villa might view it as a missed opportunity to climb higher in the league standings.
Emery’s tenure has rejuvenated the team, but a victory in this fixture could have seen them level on points with league-leaders Liverpool. The game itself was marked by commitment and physical battles, resulting in three players sustaining injuries that led to bleeding. Despite the VAR-induced tedium and a disallowed goal for Villa’s Alex Moreno, both teams settled for a point each in a closely contested encounter.
Here is the highlight video of Everton vs. Aston Villa, which ended with a 0-0 draw.
Aston Villa performance and stats
Aston Villa
Aston Villa is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 43 points.
In the last 21 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Aston Villa drawn 0-0 against Everton.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 43 goals and conceding 27.
Aston Villa will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Tuesday 30th of January in Birmingham.
Everton performance and stats
Everton is currently in the FA Cup with points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .
Everton will play the next match in FA Cup against Crystal Palace on Wednesday 17th of January in Liverpool. The prediction is Everton winning the match.
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