'Amazing'... Unai Emery blown away by £25m Aston Villa player's display vs Man City

Following a quite brilliant win against Manchester City, Unai Emery was absolutely delighted with one of his Aston Villa forwards.

Emery was speaking via BBC Sports following the game and was running out of superlatives for the performance.

And whilst the manager was delighted with Leon Bailey, he also now challenged him to be much more consistent.

Of course, injuries have blighted Bailey’s progress in recent years, but he’s also just failed to maintain a high level of performance when fit.

However, having inspired a win against City, Emery was now keen for the Villa winger to do the same against Arsenal.

Emery said: “Leon Bailey is a very good player. Sometimes it’s what a player!

“But the challenge with him, and he knows, is to be consistent.

“Today he played an amazing match and we are going to try and challenge him on Saturday to do that same match.

“He is increasing his commitment in everything to try and help the team and use his qualities and skill.

“He is very important to us. Tonight is fantastic, we can enjoy with him.”

Unai Emery was very impressed with Villa’s Leon Bailey against Man City

Of course, as Emery states, Bailey does now need to provide better consistency to stay in Villa’s starting side.

Moussa Diaby sat on the bench in a slight tactical tweak last night, but that won’t happen very often.

Moreover, with the likes of Jacob Ramsey returning to full fitness and Nicolo Zaniolo pushing for minutes, it’s a tough spot to hold.

Emery has seemed to indicate that Bailey will keep his place for Villa against Arsenal following this City display, a big show of faith.

And Emery’s team do now have a huge opportunity to propel their season to some crazy heights.

And the versatility of this team is just another string to their illustrious bow.