Aston Villa secured a 3-2 victory over 10-man Burnley with a late penalty from Douglas Luiz, moving them joint top of the Premier League with Liverpool. The win was crucial for Villa, as they are now second in the league, just behind Liverpool on goal difference. Unai Emery, the Villa manager, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and emphasized the importance of maintaining their mentality. The victory was seen as a significant test for Villa, proving their status as genuine top-four contenders. The match was described as remarkable, with Luiz's late goal snatching all three points for Villa. The win also raised questions about Villa's defensive problems. Manchester City also closed in on the leaders with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United.
Douglas Luiz's late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley, as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United, 2-0. https://t.co/y8s34BUPq8 by @KieranCanning #AFPSports https://t.co/Z8p1C6oalM
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery tells Match of the Day's Gary Lineker he will not say if they are in a title race until they have played 32 games, after a 3-2 win against Burnley sent them join top with Liverpool. https://t.co/utVgwMXMTo
✍️ "The pressure was on Emery’s side to show they were genuine top-four contenders and they passed the test, just." Read the report from Villa's dramatic win over Burnley ⬇️ https://t.co/F8ijOmwicY
🗣️ 'A remarkable game!' @TomCollomosse was at Villa Park where Douglas Luiz's late goal snatched all three points for Unai Emery's side 🦁 https://t.co/TvyniGMkYH
Unai Emery: "The satisfaction is high because we are on day 20 and we got the points. "We reacted very well when Burnley scored both times and we drove when we needed to be passionate. Overall in 90 minutes, it was difficult but we kept our mentality emotionally." #AVFC
Douglas Luiz’s late penalty gives Aston Villa win over 10-man Burnley https://t.co/spt5ylVmi0
Villa back to winning ways as Luiz penalty seals victory over Burnley https://t.co/4LsUfbRuNe https://t.co/YkBi5JYvoe
Douglas Luiz’s late penalty lifts Aston Villa up to second in the Premier League 😤📈 https://t.co/OYaoPTBrLA
It's safe to say Douglas Luiz was a relieved man following Aston Villa's 3-2 win over struggling Burnley. #BBCFootball #BBCFinalScore #AVLBUR https://t.co/ztNyUHehIW
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Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley: Douglas Luiz penalty moves Villans level with Liverpool https://t.co/zJWIF74K9a