Watkins scores as Aston Villa bounces back to secure victory at Fulham Aston Villa has made a remarkable start to the Premier League season, achieving their best points tally from the first eight games since the 20th century. While they finished sixth that season, they didn't manage to pull off a stunning victory against a team like Bayern Munich. The question now is: how far can the Unai Emery era take them? Currently, there are no signs of a slowdown, as Villa continues to keep pace with the league's top teams while also enjoying success in European competitions. Since their loss to Arsenal in late August, Emery's squad has gone on an impressive nine-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their latest triumph came against Fulham, a team that had been enjoying a strong start to the season and had fans dreaming of potential European football next year. This victory not only highlights Villa's resilience but also serves as a reminder of their growing ambitions under Emery's management.

**Aston Villa Embrace Their Past to Forge New Memories for Future Generations** On a remarkable evening dedicated to honoring its history, Aston Villa's victory over Bayern Munich has signaled a new chapter for the club. Pau Torres takes control of the ball in front of the Holte End, a spot that once bore a banner in 2016 proclaiming: “No fight, no pride, no effort, no hope.” He skillfully passes the ball beyond the halfway line, a reminder of the days when Tony Xia, the club's then-new chairman, envisioned building a theme park. Meanwhile, in the dugout, Unai Emery leans forward with anticipation, just a few feet away from where, six years prior, a frustrated fan famously hurled a cabbage at Steve Bruce. As Jhon Durán's ambitious shot finds the back of the net, a wave of excitement sweeps through the crowd, igniting a sense of pride and nostalgia. One can't help but reflect: was it all worth it? The struggles, the moments of insignificance, the disheartening attendance of 11,000 against Middlesbrough in the League Cup, the home defeat to Stevenage, and the tumultuous tenures of Remi Garde and Roberto Di Matteo? This victory not only celebrates the club's storied past but also paves the way for a brighter future, rekindling hope and passion among fans and players alike.