In 2018, Emery succeeded Arsene Wenger as the head of Arsenal, but his tenure lasted less than 18 months before he was dismissed. Despite his previous ties to the club, he appeared to revel in the victory at the Emirates, displaying animated behavior on the touchline and celebrating vigorously as Villa scored twice. Emery’s tactical prowess was evident as Villa, considered underdogs, outperformed the Gunners, leaving them defeated at the latter stages of the game.

After the match, Emery expressed pride in his players’ performance, emphasizing the difficulty of winning against Arsenal and the need for complete focus and organization. Amid the competition for Champions League qualification, Emery’s victory added to the pressure on Arsenal to secure a top-four spot. He emphasized the importance of the win against a challenging opponent and the significance of staying organized defensively.

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