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Unai Emery says Aston Villa have improved after a challenging first month on and off the pitch, and expects further progress in the coming weeks.

Villa face newly-promoted Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday, as they target their first league win of the season - and their first goal in the competition.

Harvey Elliott ended Villa’s goal drought in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night , but Emery’s side were knocked out of the competition by Brentford on penalties.

With two points on the board - from draws against Newcastle United and Everton - either side of back-to-back league defeats to Brentford and Crystal Palace, Villa are desperate to get off the mark with a win this weekend.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Emery emphasised his excitement at seeing

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