Villa's Unstoppable Comebacks: Emery's Masterclass Leads to Shock Win Over Chelsea
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Aston Villa's latest comeback win, a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea, has further solidified their position in the Premier League title race. Under the guidance of coach Unai Emery, Villa have now claimed an impressive 18 points from losing positions this season, a feat unmatched by any other team. This is not a new phenomenon, as Emery's decision-making has consistently yielded results over the past three seasons, with Villa winning more points from losing positions than any other Premier League team. On Saturday, Emery made a crucial triple substitution in the 58th minute, introducing Watkins and additional attacking firepower in Jadon Sancho and Amadou Onana. Just five minutes later, Watkins capitalized on a through ball from Morgan Rogers to score the equalizing goal. With renewed energy, Villa transformed their game, and Watkins sealed the win with a header in the 84th minute. Watkins praised Emery's tactical prowess, saying, 'He's a tactical genius.' Emery, however, downplayed the significance of Villa's comeback record, emphasizing that consistency is key. Despite their impressive form, Villa still face challenges, particularly in maintaining their winning momentum. They will look to continue their upward trajectory when they face league leaders Arsenal in London on Tuesday. Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, was left to ponder why his team struggled to build on their lead, ultimately dropping 11 points from winning positions in home Premier League matches this season. 'We need to understand why we struggle to manage the game after conceding a goal,' Maresca said, acknowledging Chelsea's failure to capitalize on their advantages.
