Aston Villa got off to the perfect start under new manager Unai Emery as they defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park.
The home side scored the opening goal through Leon Bailey inside seven minutes, before Lucas Digne doubled the lead shortly after. United struggled to provide a response, though Jacob Ramsey’s own goal on the brink of half-time saw the visitors pull one goal back.
Villa academy graduate Ramsey then scored his second of the afternoon as the hosts returned to winning ways in fine fashion. Emery’s team are now in 13th place, having beat United at home for the first time in 27 years.
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Here is how the Villa faithful have responded on social media…
James Finn: “Great manager. It’s been a long time coming.”
Ksntictaichi: “Historic!”
John Smith: “What a difference an actual coach makes.”
AdamAVFC: “And so it begins!”
Liban: “27 years since we beat Man Utd at home and we deserved every part of that win. Dendoncker and Bailey both immense. Every player understood the assignment. Emery is what we’ve needed!!”
Paul Hughes: “Lifetime contract incoming.”
M: “All in a day’s work.”
AlumRocker: “It’s a new dawn.”
WoutinhoSZN: “This is a new Villa, an exciting Villa.”
Craig Chance: “Really convincing win. Looks like we’ve found our man.”
Ash Patel: “Brilliant performance. Disciplined and a system that worked.”
Michael Price: “Get in boys, what a performance. Absolutely buzzing. Love this club.”
Dave Kemp: “27 years, wow league win, big smile.”
Azaria Johnson: “The first time I’ve seen us beat United in the PL at home. Thank you Unai.”
SlowJams: “Up the Spanish Guardiola.”
Martin Middleton: “What a beautiful man. What a start.”
AVDW: “He had McGinn then Dendoncker playing upfront at one point. This guy is a maestro.”
FG10: “Masterclass.”
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