Well, that was quite the reaction, wasn’t it?
Aston Villa bounced back from their midweek defeat to Newcastle United in emphatic style by putting Sheffield United to the sword at Bramall Lane. Goals from John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans and Alex Moreno earned a 5-0 rout and ensured Villa maintained their pressure in the Champions league race.
With Tottenham Hotspur conceding a stoppage-time equaliser to Everton, Unai Emery’s side were given a golden opportunity to reclaim their top-four spot. It is safe to say they did that with aplomb by brutally putting the Blades to the sword.
Villa will be hoping to kick on further when they welcome Chelsea to the Midlands in the FA Cup. Here are your BirminghamWorld player ratings following the 5-0 annihilation.
5. Alex moreno
8 - Took his goal well. Offers a valuable attacking outlet from the left. | Getty Images
6. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on January 30, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Boubacar Kamara
8 - Bossed the midfield battle in the first half. Faded in the second, but what a free transfer he has been. | Getty Images
7. Douglas Luiz
8.5 - Assisted the second but also made the first with a similar pass. A rock in midfield. The most underrated player in the Premier League right now? | Getty Images
8. Youri Tielemans
8 - A much better display. Took his goal well. Villa need to see more of that. | Getty Images