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Morgan Rogers' Golden Spell Fuels Aston Villa's Surprising Championship Bid
A mere 60 days ago that the young forward was standing on the pitch at Sunderland, looking confused while the Villa manager scolded him over failing to anticipate a pass in behind. At that point, with the team went six without a win, doubts remained whether Rogers' form were an indicator or the reason for Villa's broader struggles.
“As Rogers swept in his second… Emery ripped off his thick padded coat, spread his arms and roared.”
This weekend, though, the touchline reaction was entirely decidedly more positive. After Rogers drilled in his second to restore the lead for Villa, the Spanish tactician discarded his winter coat, spread his arms and shouted in triumph. Villa marched on to a 10th successive win , after failing to win their initial half-dozen games, are somehow just three points off pace-setters Arsenal.
Is This Team Serious Title Contenders?
This is an exceptionally difficult query to address. The historical record, the traditional standing of the club, suggests not. Moreover, they've rarely been wholly dominant this season, even as the victories have accumulated.
As per Opta, twice all season has the team posted an xG notably superior than the opposition. For a side that have put together 10 in a row, they look weirdly vulnerable – yet currently the margins are going in their favour.
The Winning Formula
Their recent policy seems to be to engage in a shootout with an opponent and then rely on their star man to rescue them with some precise efforts. It happened away to Leeds, it transpired at West Ham, and again versus United.
His opener came from a brilliant finish, curled just inside the post from the corner of the box. His brace-completing goal proved to be a somewhat messier replica of goal number one as he pounced on a setup by his strike partner.
“Rogers’ right foot is now akin to Robben’s legendary left: forewarned does not mean forearmed, and stopping him is another matter entirely.”
Can It Last?
Common sense dictates no. During the latest victory, Manchester United had more shots and more efforts on goal. Villa have triumphed in eight consecutive games by the narrowest of margins. They have allowed goals in all but one of those matches.
A reversion to average could be the most significant challenge Villa will encounter over the coming weeks. Rogers, surely, cannot maintain drilling the football into the top corner week in, week out.
Potential for Growth
Perhaps there is a different scenario where, rather than results trending towards performances, performances begin to trend towards results. Vital cogs could still rediscover their best form.
- Ollie Watkins might resume scoring again.
- The attacking talent could transform into the force he resembled at Borussia Dortmund.
- The defensive duo are set to return from injury, strengthening an occasionally vulnerable backline.
Maybe within that lies the seeds for a sustained push, however, it is improbable can continue to depend solely on one man.
Relishing the Unlikely
But then, this was unforeseen. Nobody thought Villa would occupy in a Champions League place in December. And without a doubt two months ago, no one envisioned Rogers as the year closed would be spearheading a title charge while establishing himself as a vital England player.
The current run should be enjoyed exactly since it feels so unlikely. As the hero positioned himself before the home supporters after the match conducting the cheers, it was clear to be loving the experience. As he deserves to. Such periods do not happen often and should be relished.
Joseph Brown
En politisk analytiker med över 15 års erfarenhet av svensk offentlig förvaltning och samhällsdebatt.
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