Four wins in 10 days and the alarm bells have ceased at Aston Villa. Goals are flowing, Unai Emery’s team are clambering away from danger and the cloud of anxiety is dispersing even though it has not quite disappeared from Villa Park.
There was an uneasy subdued atmosphere around the place until Donyell Malen put them in control and a late scare when Lesley Ugochukwu pulled one back for Burnley.
But Emery pumped his fist into the air to celebrate his 150th game at the helm with another victory and the songs of celebration boomed out, bringing relief after starting the season winless in six with a shortage of goals.