Are Aston Villa the Champions of Premier League Comebacks?

Aston Villa once again had to rally after going behind as they defeated Brighton on Wednesday evening. Are the Villans the comeback kings?

This season in the Premier League, Villa have faced deficits seven times, matching Liverpool and Manchester United. Currently, they've settled into the midtable, while Wolves lead the count with 12 deficits. Crystal Palace and Manchester City, however, have only seen four.

Out of those seven deficits, Villa has managed to win four times, a feat no other team has achieved yet. Sunderland, a surprise package this season, has converted three wins from nine deficits, while Brighton managed three from eight.

For context, Liverpool and Manchester United have both experienced the same number of deficits as Unai Emery‘s side. United turned just one of those into a win, drawing two and losing four, whereas Liverpool suffered six losses and only salvaged a point once—against Sunderland!

What about Villa when they take the lead? The signs are even more promising for a team enjoying a six-game winning streak across all competitions.

Villa has taken the lead nine times this season, winning eight of those matches (the only draw was also against Sunderland).

The statistics highlight the strong team spirit that Emery has fostered at Villa Park, instilling a never-say-die attitude.

The victory against Brighton will boost their confidence as they strive to maintain their winning streak this Saturday against league leaders Arsenal.