Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has paid the ultimate tribute to manager Unai Emery, labelling him a "genius," as the club's remarkable winning streak hit double figures with a victory over Manchester United.
Rogers' Brace Seals Historic Victory
The 23-year-old attacker was the match-winner on Sunday, scoring both goals to secure a 2-0 triumph at Villa Park. This performance made Rogers the first Aston Villa player to score a brace in consecutive Premier League matches since Dion Dublin achieved the feat in 1998.
Rogers' rich vein of form has been central to Villa's resurgence. He has now netted seven times in his last ten league outings, a run that began with a goal against Tottenham in October and included another double against Leeds United.
From Slow Start to Unstoppable Momentum
The current euphoria marks a dramatic turnaround from the beginning of the season. Villa failed to win any of their first five matches across all competitions before finally securing a victory against Bologna, which now appears to have been the catalyst for their incredible run.
Speaking to the BBC after the match, Rogers radiated confidence. "We're in a really good moment. We feel really confident," he said. "As a team we go out there thinking we can win every game. As a professional there is nothing better than going out there with that confidence, it's the best tool to have."
The Emery Effect: Belief, Buzz, and Genius
When pressed on how Villa transformed their fortunes, Rogers pointed to collective resilience and meticulous preparation. "Just sticking true to us. That is the most important thing," he explained. "We did what we always do. Nothing changed but we just worked that little bit harder, honed the details a little bit more, and gave that little bit more as a team."
He saved his highest praise for the man in the dugout. "The manager's a genius," Rogers stated emphatically. "He knows what he is doing and knows how to get out of situations - he's been in them plenty of times. The enthusiasm and the way he is stems through to us and then we have that belief and that buzz to our performances."
Rogers concluded by highlighting the perfect synergy between coach and squad: "That is what he tries to do and we try to take it on board and it's a perfect combination." With a tenth straight win secured and a key player in sublime form, the buzz around Aston Villa shows no sign of fading.
