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Unai Emery Leads Aston Villa to 4-0 Victory Over AZ Alkmaar in European Away Fixture

Emery's strategic coaching propels Aston Villa to Europa League win, demonstrating improved preparation and tactical precision with Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans key to dominant victory.

  • Emery's relaxed demeanor on the sideline, often with hands in pockets or arms folded, signals a sense of trust in his Aston Villa players and a comfort in their performance, key to the recent 4-0 victory against AZ Alkmaar.
  • Leon Bailey stood out, consistently receiving instructions from Emery on the pitch, his execution of an instructed inside run led to the game's first goal.
  • Improvements could be seen in the team's preparation compared to previous matches, acknowledged by the players themselves, which enhanced their performance and demonstrated learning from past oversights.
  • Emery's tactical placement of Youri Tielemans to move into Boubacar Kamara’s vacated space created a successful dynamic within the team and resulted in the second goal, an indication of Emery’s strategic coaching strengths.
  • Despite a late goal conceded, the team's overall defensive and offensive performance remained strong, showing their potential as serious competitors in the competition.
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