Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes Aston Villa can contend for the Premier League title this season and expects there is "still more to come" from key players like striker Ollie Watkins. Unai Emery's side head into Christmas sitting third in the league table, just three points off leaders Arsenal and one point off second-placed Manchester City, with a 10-match winning-streak in all competitions. "Aston Villa are in a pretty good place," said Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes Aston Villa can contend for the Premier League title this season and expects there is "still more to come" from key players like striker Ollie Watkins.
Unai Emery's side head into Christmas sitting third in the league table, just three points off leaders Arsenal and one point off second-placed Manchester City, with a 10-match winning-streak in all competitions.
"Aston Villa are in a pretty good place," said Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "We all got excited when Chelsea drew with Arsenal and we said they were title challengers, and Aston Villa are seven points ahead of Chelsea now.
"They are on a great run, they are finding a way to win, and in many respects I feel there is still more to come from players like Ollie Watkins.
"If they keep winning as they are doing, keep growing their confidence and keep a pretty strong bench, then why shouldn't we say they are title challengers?"
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