Premier League game of the season decided after Liverpool. After the Reds raced into a three-goal lead in the first quarter of an hour it had looked as though we were set for another repeat of Tottenham’s mauling at St James’ Park, but to their credit they battled their way back.
When Richarlison launched himself first toward the ball and then toward the celebrating Tottenham fans in the away end, it looked like Spurs had completed one of the all-time great Premier League comebacks, only for Diogo Jota to pounce on Lucas Moura’s backpass to win it for the Reds.
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Yet at his unveiling, ahead of his opening game versus Manchester United, Emery seemed very confident he could get a performance and potentially a win out of his struggling new side.
Premier League game of the season decided after Liverpool
Frankly, i was skeptical as Villa hadn’t beaten United at home in the Premier League since 1995.
Yet Emery’s men raced into a 2-0 lead inside 11 minutes in a dream start and were sensational en route to a 3-1 triumph.
It was a real taste of what was to come because Villa have flourished under Emery to quickly ease any relegation fears and storm up the Premier League into European contention.
It has been highly impressive to see stars like Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey flourish under his coaching.
A 1-0 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday has done little to take the shine off an incredible revival and Emery’s historic opening win will live long in the memory.
