Aston Villa Win Second-Most Premier League Points Since January, Trailing Only Man City

If the 2022-23 Premier League season began in January, Aston Villa would be second and fighting for the title alongside Manchester City.

When Unai Emery took over from Steven Gerrard in October, Aston Villa were 15th and moving closer to the relegation zone.

In 21 games since, the Villains have won 13, drew three and lost five. In the calendar year, the club have won the second-most Premier League points (36) behind only Man City (40).

Villa have a slight edge on Arsenal (35) in third, who have rapidly lost ground in the title race since February.

Premier League Table Since January

Top half:

1. Man City – 13W D1 L2 – 40 points
2. Aston Villa – W11 D3 L4 – 36 points
3. Arsenal – W10 D5 L3 – 35 points
4. Newcastle – W9 D4 L3 – 31 points
5. Manchester United – W9 D4 L3 – 31 points
6. Brighton – W8 D4 L3 – 28 points
7. Liverpool – W8 D4 L5 – 28 points
8. Brentford – W7 D6 L4 – 27 points
9. Spurs – W7 D3 L8 – 24 points
10. Wolves – W7 D3 L7 – 24 points

Manchester City’s dominance becomes even clearer when realising they have only played 16 games compared to Villa and Arsenal at 18 – Pep Guardiola’s side are also fighting for the Champions League and FA Cup treble.

According to Premier League betting sites, Aston Villa are 3/1 to finish in the top six and secure a spot in Europe next season. Emery’s side currently sit seventh, behind Spurs on goal difference.

Aston Villa Top Six Odds

To finish in the top six:

• Liverpool @ 1/25
• Brighton @ 8/13
• Tottenham @ 7/4
• Aston Villa @ 3/1

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At the other end of the table, Chelsea are 16th in 2023 having won just three games from 18, drawing six and losing nine. Now managed by interim Frank Lampard, the Blues have lost six straight.

If the Premier League season began on 29 October, Chelsea would be in the relegation zone.

16th: West Ham (21 games, 20 points)
17th: Leicester (22 games, 19 points)
18th: Chelsea (22 games, 18 points)
19th: Everton (22 games, 16 points)
20th: Southampton (22 games, 12 points)

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) May 2, 2023

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