"Maybe we can get some new target for winning our matches in a row, but the priority is to win. If we are winning, we are achieving [the record]. It's not the mentality we have. The mentality we have is to focus on each match with the points we have and the competition we're facing and to get the points we need for our consistency in the top positions in the Premier League."
"I think we've relied quite heavily on late goals and Everton at home have been hard to break down. I think it'll be 2-1 Villa coming from behind. On a possible title challenge: Ask me at Easter. Not sure we have the squad and we don't score enough goals. But everyone's dropping points! Share Aston Villa will set a new club record of 12 consecutive home wins if they beat Everton today their previous record of 11 coming under Tony Barton in 1983."
A fan predicts a 2-1 Aston Villa comeback, noting reliance on late goals and Everton's difficulty to break down at home. Aston Villa can set a new club record of 12 consecutive home wins if they beat Everton, surpassing the previous 11 set under Tony Barton in 1983. Unai Emery stressed the priority of securing three points and a match-by-match mentality focused on consistency in top Premier League positions. Youri Tielemans replaces injured Boubacar Kamara and Ollie Watkins starts for Donyell Malen. Everton start Thierno Barry up front and Jack Grealish returns; Michael Keane serves a ban. Villa remain in title contention after rivals dropped points.
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