Seconds before a magnificent victory over Manchester City was confirmed, a roar swept around Aston Villa's famous old stadium. It was the sound of something special stirring under manager Unai Emery.
Emery has produced an outstanding body of work since succeeding Steven Gerrard in October 2022 but this was a masterpiece, the biggest statement he has made since arriving at Villa Park.
And how those Aston Villa fans loved every moment.
The scoreline , a 1-0 Villa victory, is almost laughably misleading when set against the sheer dominance Emery's team exerted over last season's Treble winners, giving him his first triumph over City manager Pep Guardiola at the 14th attempt.