The Premier League title race has altered after Villa shocked everyone by defeating the Gunners.Rice claims that some Villa players are “technically unreal,” that Ollie Watkins is a steady threat up top.
The England international stated in an interview with Sky Sports:
It’s quite difficult to bear.
“There were openings, especially considering the opportunities we had in the first half. In the Premier League, teams will turn around and hurt you, so we had to take one of them.
“Villa performed that in the second half.”
With 19 goals so far in the Premier League this season, the Aston Villa striker is only one goal behind Man City’s Erling Haaland.
At the Emirates Stadium, he demonstrated exactly what the Gunners’ squad lacked. a striker who, when presented with even the slimmest opportunity to score, is merciless.
Watkins has been the attacking force for Villa throughout the season, leading the Premier League team to the brink of Champions League qualifying.
Emery has made Aston Villa better.
Villa has undergone a full transformation under Emery’s direction, and this season they have faced off against the elite teams in the Premier League.
They should be commended for their quality and consistency this season as they have been among
