Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery joined Aston Villa from Villarreal in October 2022 when the team was just outside the relegation zone. His arrival saw an immediate improvement, with Villa finishing seventh and securing a European spot. This success laid the foundation for further progress, and Emery has since led the team to thrive at Villa Park, achieving a 57% win rate in the Premier League, their best in the competition’s history. His points-per-game average of 1.9 surpasses the records of previous managers John Gregory and Martin O’Neill.

Emery’s accomplishments have drawn attention and praise, with comparisons made to previous aspirations of qualifying for the Champions League. The difficulty of this challenge is acknowledged, and Emery’s achievements at Villa are seen as a significant milestone for the club. In addition to the team’s success under Emery, there is a mention of Mirror Football’s new WhatsApp community, offering exclusive content and promotions. Additionally, the text briefly alludes to a high-stakes boxing match for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.