Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the season with a convincing victory over Bologna, thanks to goals from John McGinn and Jhon Durán. After McGinn opened the scoring with a free-kick that caught everyone off guard, the scoreboards in the stadium briefly malfunctioned, displaying a fictional 3-0 lead for Villa, a nod to the captain's impressive form. Under the management of Unai Emery, Villa has emerged as a formidable force in the restructured Champions League, boasting a flawless record with three wins from three matches. Following McGinn's opener, Durán, who was given a rare starting opportunity, doubled the lead with his seventh goal of the season. The atmosphere among Villa supporters was electric as their team continued to shine on the European stage.

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.