Donyell Malen scored twice as Aston Villa beat Burnley 2-1 to register their first back-to-back Premier League wins of the campaign.

In fact, including Europa League games, Unai Emery's side have now won their last four matches as their early season slump appears to be over.

Villa were criticised last season for underperforming in the league after their midweek European matches, but showed no ill-effects on Sunday after a dramatic encounter with Feyenoord just three days before.

It was a defence-splitting pass from Boubacar Kamara that found Malen unmarked through the middle. He drove into the box and, despite being pushed wide by Maxime Esteve, managed to fire home on a tight angle to give Aston Villa the lead.

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Donyell Malen gives Aston Villa the lead in their Premier League clash with Burnley.

Burnley registered their first shot in the 35th minute as Josh Cullen drew a glancing save from Emi Martinez, which was the Clarets' only registered effort until their goal.

Aston Villa continued to miss chances to put the game to...