In order for the club to reward itself after an incredible season and make a significant leap into the elite the next season, that fourth place is crucial.
The fact that Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday came just hours after Tottenham, who are currently in fifth position, defeated Luton Town, undoubtedly helped.
According to Peter Schmeichel, Villa’s victory over their Midlands rivals was “very convincing,” and the team appears “very solid.”
The storied goalie continued, saying that Emery “always” has someone on his team who can “change the game.” He made this statement on MatchDay Extra on Premier League Productions on March 30, 24 at 11:05 p.m.
With his thundering opener that set the tone for the first half of the match, Moussa Diaby stole the show over the weekend.
To honour Emiliano Martinez for his “massive, massive save” in the first half, Schmeichel wanted to offer the 31-year-old his flowers.
The first goalkeeper for Aston Villa denied Rayan Ait Nouri a goal from close range while the game was scoreless.
When complimenting his old team on their quest for Champions League football, Schmeichel made care to emphasise how important that turn out to be.
Emiliano Martinez helps Aston Villa beat Wolves
“It was very, very convincing,” said Schmeichel about Villa’s win over Wolves. “Aston Villa, they look very solid.
“In that team, they have got someone who can change the game for them at all times. We saw the goalkeeper (Ait Nouri save), it’s the reason why he is a world champion. It was a massive, massive save. Wolves could have gone 1-0 up and that probably would have changed the game.
“They have so many great players, but they aren’t the superstars.”
Up next: Manchester City
One bright spot is that the club will be ready to play Manchester City on Wednesday night when they go to the Etihad.
Villa may benefit from the absence of pressure because many will be expecting them to lose.
With a hamstring injury that caused him to be substituted out against Wolves, Ollie Watkins’ supporters are waiting to see if he will start.
However, you just hope Emery goes all out and strives for the win, instead of playing for a draw, as Arsenal did against Man City on Sunday, whoever does play.
