Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke after his side won 1-0 at Goodison Park in David Moyes' first game back in charge of Everton

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side have "broken their bad spell" after earning their first away clean sheet this season in a 1-0 win at Everton.

Transfer Moves Under Unai EmeryAston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, is making significant strides in the transfer market as they gear up for the January window.

David Moyes praised Aston Villa's squad building after his Everton side lost 1-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.

"This victory is very important. We have started the year winning at home, in the Premier League and in the FA Cup. Away, we were in a bad spell and had to break it."

Unai Emery saluted Ollie Watkins’ relentless spirit after the striker earned Villa a 1-0 win at Everton. Watkins netted for the ninth time in the Premier League this season as Villa made it three wins on the spin in 2025 and snapped a five-match losing run on the road.

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Aston Villa began their January transfer business by signing Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen on Tuesday and are expected to pursue further additions to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad.

Unai Emery has confirmed Villa are close to completing the £21million signing of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.

Morgan Rogers' through ball finds Ollie Watkins in stride, where the England international slots home Aston Villa's go-ahead goal against Everton at Goodison Park.