Leon Bailey Destroys Defender to Score As Villa Beat West Ham 4-1
Aston Villa delivered a scintillating performance against West Ham on Sunday, securing a resounding 4-1 victory that has further raised their profile in the Premier League.
Despite this impressive result, Villa boss Unai Emery remains level-headed about his side’s Champions League aspirations, emphasizing the competitiveness of the league.
Villa’s win, thanks to Douglas Luiz’s brace and clinical finishes from Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey, marked their first triumph over West Ham since 2015.
The victory propelled Aston Villa to fifth place in the Premier League, merely a point behind the coveted top-four positions, with enticing fixtures against Luton, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham looming.
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In a post-match interview, Emery stated, “There are seven teams contending. We are after seven teams; Man City, Man United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle.” He acknowledged the fierce competition in the league, but the possibility of securing a Champions League spot this season looms large for his team.
The encounter started with Douglas Luiz testing Alphonse Areola from long range before opening the scoring after half an hour. Luiz’s precise strike from the edge of the box, following commendable work by Nicolo Zaniolo and Ollie Watkins, put Villa in the lead.
A mere six minutes into the second half, Villa was gifted a second goal when Lucas Paqueta’s errant pass forced Edson Alvarez to bring down Ezri Konsa in the box. Douglas Luiz calmly converted from the penalty spot.
West Ham briefly rekindled their hopes when Jarrod Bowen’s effort deflected off Pau Torres and found the net, but Villa maintained their control over the match.
Ollie Watkins secured the win with a goal in the 74th minute, making a brilliant run onto John McGinn’s long ball, leaving Kurt Zouma in his wake and slotting the ball into the roof of the net.
Leon Bailey added to West Ham’s woes with a brilliant goal in the final minute of the match, showcasing his immense skill as he beat Alphonse Areola from close range after outmaneuvering Nayef Aguerd.
The defeat was only West Ham’s third in the league this season.
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