"Nine straight wins in all competitions - closing in on the club record 11 set in 1897 - have catapulted Unai Emery's side into title contention. The run has come after Villa failed to win any of their opening five Premier League matches and went longer than any other side in the football league without scoring. They host Manchester United on Sunday before travelling to Chelsea and playing leaders Arsenal to finish the year - three games which could define their role in the title race, where they can be kingmakers or kings."
"Villa have not won a major trophy since lifting the League Cup in 1996 but, sitting third in both the Premier League and Europa League, their drought could come to an end in spectacular style. Emery will not bow to any external demands to declare Villa are in the title race. However, the stats tell a story as their only Premier League defeat since August came against Liverpool in October and since then Villa have won six straight top-flight games."
Aston Villa have won nine consecutive matches across all competitions, approaching the club record of 11 consecutive wins set in 1897. The winning run followed a difficult start in which Villa failed to win any of their opening five Premier League matches and endured the longest scoring drought in the football league. The club sits third in both the Premier League and Europa League and faces Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in key upcoming fixtures that could determine their role in the title race. The only top-flight defeat since August was to Liverpool in October, and Villa have since won six straight league games. A 3-2 comeback victory over West Ham showcased momentum, while manager Unai Emery stresses ambition, preparation, player comfort and a process-focused approach without publicly declaring title intentions.
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