Premier League : Emery baffled by Villa's late scare in thrilling 4-3 win

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits his team “lost our minds” in a wild 4-3 victory over Sunderland. Fans will discover how this close call nearly cost Villa their place in the top four of the Premier League.

Villa started the match in fourth position and maintained that spot, but the game turned chaotic late on. Leading 3-1 with just five minutes remaining, Villa appeared in control. However, Chris Rigg's 86th-minute goal ignited Sunderland's hopes, quickly followed by Wilson Isidor leveling the score at 3-3. A potential disaster loomed when Habib Diarra missed a one-on-one chance against goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

In a dramatic twist, Tammy Abraham secured the win for Villa shortly after. With this victory, Villa now sits on 58 points, tied with third-placed Manchester United.

Emery expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, despite the late scare. He emphasized the need to analyze the two goals conceded in quick succession, stating, “We lost our mind a little bit.” He praised the team’s intensity and resilience, highlighting the importance of both strikers and goalkeepers in securing the three points.