Soccer-Villa good but want to get better, says boss Emery


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Burnley - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 30, 2023 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Aston Villa had a fantastic year, according to manager Unai Emery, but he said the Midlands club still have plenty to work on heading into 2024 after moving level on points at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday.

Douglas Luiz scored an 89th-minute penalty to help Villa edge a 10-man Burnley and move up to 42 points, the same as Liverpool, who lead on goal difference and host Newcastle United on Monday.

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