"Image source, Getty Images Unai Emery's Aston Villa march on. Victory over Wolves was unconvincing. The only moment of certainty came from the foot of Boubacar Kamara, the midfielder arrowing a shot into the top corner from 20 yards to settle the game. It lifted them to third in the Premier League, a point behind Manchester City in second, and, while talk of a unexpected title fight may seem fanciful at this stage, Villa could soon be in the conversation as Arsenal's nearest challengers."
"They have won seven of their past eight top-flight games, a contrast to a difficult start which saw them lose their 12-month unbeaten home record and go out of the Carabao Cup before the end of September. Kamara's strike lit up an even Midlands derby on Sunday and it was another goal from distance for Villa this season. Nine of Villa's 16 Premier League goals this season have come from outside the box - the most of any side in 2025-26."
Aston Villa rose to third after Boubacar Kamara's 20-yard top-corner strike secured a narrow win over Wolves. The team have won seven of their past eight league matches following an earlier difficult start that included the end of a 12-month unbeaten home run and an early Carabao Cup exit. Nine of Villa's 16 Premier League goals have come from outside the box, the most in 2025–26 and the only side to have more than half their goals from distance at this stage. Several players have contributed long-range goals, and focused shooting practice under Unai Emery has produced clinical finishes. Concerns remain about reliance on distant strikes and a goal drought for Ollie Watkins.
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