Carragher Reveals Surprise Lineup for EPL Top Four Finish this Season

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that Aston Villa could replicate Newcastle’s achievement from last season by securing a top-four finish in the Premier League. Carragher expressed his opinion following Aston Villa’s impressive 4-1 victory over West Ham.

In this match, Unai Emery’s squad saw goals from Douglas Luiz, Ollie Watkins, and Leon Bailey, extending their home winning streak to 11 consecutive games. With this victory, Aston Villa climbed to the fifth position in the Premier League standings after nine games, trailing the leaders, Manchester City, by just two points.

This remarkable ascent has sparked discussions about Aston Villa’s potential to finish within the top four, surpassing clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United. Carragher drew parallels with Newcastle’s surprising qualification for the Champions League last season, despite being underestimated throughout the campaign. He pointed out that one key difference is that Aston Villa has the added challenge of European football.

Carragher also expressed confidence in Aston Villa’s performance in the Europa Conference League, given their manager’s strong European track record. He noted that the club might face a demanding schedule of Thursday-Sunday fixtures after Christmas, which could pose a unique challenge on their quest to secure a Champions League spot.