AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa: Emery's side score 4 goals again as Bailey shines

  /  autty

Aston Villa's fine form in front of goal continued as they stormed to a stunning 4-1 win away at AZ Alkmaar to move top of their Europa Conference League group.

AZ were semi-finalists in this competition last season but were blown away by Unai Emery's clinical side, who took a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to goals from Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans.

Ollie Watkins' ninth goal of the season and John McGinn's close-range strike added gloss to the scoreline after half-time, though AZ pulled one back through Ibrahim Sadiq's stunning effort from range.

Overall, Villa scored four goals from five shots to make it 16 goals in their last five matches, all of which have seen Emery's side go unbeaten.

What's next?

Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Sunday when they host Luton - kick-off 2pm.

Unai Emery's side then travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday November 5, live on Sky Sports - kick-off 2pm.

AZ's next game is at home to NEC in the Eredivisie on Sunday - kick-off 3.45pm.

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