John Gregory’s side were unbeaten in their first 12 games, winning eight and drawing four to top the table, before losing 4-2 to Liverpool. Villa have only once previously had this many points from their first 13 Premier League games, in 1998-99. Their form means the Premier League has five teams averaging at least two points per game at this stage of the season for only the second time, following 2018-19 when Manchester City led the way with 35 points from a possible 39 and Arsenal sat fifth with 27. Villa’s 2-1 win over Tottenham last weekend lifted them into the top four, ahead of their opponents’ own impressive total of 26 points. With 28 points from 13 games, the PA news agency looks at Villa’s form so far. Unai Emery takes Aston Villa to Bournemouth on Sunday looking to extend their equal best start to a Premier League season.
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