Published: 16:54, 5 October 2025 | Updated: 16:54, 5 October 2025

Four wins in 10 days and the alarm bells have ceased at Aston Villa. Goals are flowing, Unai Emery’s team are clambering away from danger and the cloud of anxiety is dispersing even though it has not quite disappeared from Villa Park.

There was an uneasy subdued atmosphere around the place until Donyell Malen put them in control and a late scare when Lesley Ugochukwu pulled one back for Burnley. 

But Emery pumped his fist into the air to celebrate his 150th game at the helm with another victory and the songs of celebration boomed out, bringing relief after starting the season winless in six with a shortage of goals. 

Where it goes from here is the key.

Unai Emery celebrated as Aston Villa's revival continued with a 2-1 victory over Burnley

Malen has suffered on the periphery since his £19million move from Borussia Dortmund in January. His arrival was eclipsed by loan signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, and he did not make the Champions...