Unai Emery said Aston Villa's first Premier League win of the season was vital for confidence after his side came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park on Sunday.
Aston Villa secured their first victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bologna in the Europa League, easing early pressure on the squad and manager Unai Emery.
Aston Villa are already working on turning Jadon Sancho's loan move from Manchester United into a permanent deal after the winger made a promising early impression under Unai Emery.
Sunderland extended their unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light with a gritty 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Aston Villa's wait for a first Premier League victory of the season continued on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by ten-man Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Harvey Elliott has admitted he needed to be "selfish" in choosing to leave Liverpool for Aston Villa on deadline day, insisting regular football was the driving force behind his decision.