Aston Villa have secured their place in the Champions League for the first time since 1983 after an incredible season under Unai Emery.
The Spaniard, who inherited the position from Steven Gerrard in October 2022 has transformed the Villains from a team fighting relegation to one of the very best teams in the country with a record of 20 wins, eight draws and nine defeats whilst also reaching a Europa Conference League semi-final.
The Villa fans, who experienced the low of relegation in 2016 and three seasons in the second tier, have been treated to some of their best memories in modern times with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez, Douglas Luiz and Leon Bailey all thriving.
But where does Emery’s class of 2024 rank among the best Villa team’s of the Premier League era and what is the team’s highest league position since the inaugural season in 1992/93. Here’s all you need to know.
1. 1998/1999 (6th)
John Gregory guided Aston Villa to a sixth place finish in his first full season at Villa Park. Gareth Southgate, Julian Joachim and Paul Merson all enjoyed impressive seasons. | Getty Images
2. 1999/2000: (6th)
John Gregory's side secured an impressive sixth place finish and reached the final of the FA Cup for the first time in 43 years. | Getty Images
3. 2003/04 (6th)
David O'Leary's side finished just four points behind the Champions League places with Juan Pablo Angel scoring an incredible 16 goals. | Getty Images
4. 2007/08: (6th)
Aston Villa thrived in the 2007/08 campaign as the likes of Ashley Young, Gareth Barry and John Carew all shined. | Getty Images