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News1828-12-2025, 18:56

Watkins Hails 'Tactical Genius' Emery After Aston Villa's Masterclass Win Over Chelsea

  • Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Ollie Watkins scoring a double.
  • The win solidified Aston Villa's third-place standing in the Premier League.
  • Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery as a 'tactical genius' for his second-half adjustments.
  • Emery changed the system by moving Youri Tielemans to No.10 and bringing Jadon Sancho and Morgan Rogers wide, countering Chelsea's man-to-man marking.
  • This victory marks Aston Villa's eleventh consecutive win and their 17th in the last 19 games, despite a slow start to the season.

Why It Matters: Unai Emery's tactical brilliance powered Aston Villa to a crucial win, cementing their strong league position.

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