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Donyell Malen chose the perfect afternoon to deliver his most convincing Aston Villa performance yet, scoring a ruthless double that ensured Unai Emery’s 150th match in charge became a milestone to savour.

Four wins in 10 days, including two in Europe, suggest Villa’s early-season rust is rapidly fading. While Burnley mounted a late push after Lesley Ugochukwu’s goal reduced the deficit, Emery’s side look increasingly assured, and the Spaniard will hope the forthcoming international break doesn’t interrupt their growing rhythm.

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00:00Daniel Marlon chose the perfect afternoon to deliver his most convincing Aston Villa performance yet,
00:07scoring a ruthless double that ensured in Emery's 150th match in charge became a milestone to savour.
00:14Four wins in ten days, including two in Europe, suggested Villa's early season rust is rapidly fading.
00:21While Burnley mounted a late push after Leslie Ucocu's goal reduced the deficit,
00:25Emery's side looked increasingly assured and the Spaniard will hope
00:30the forthcoming international break doesn't interrupt their growing rhythm.
00:3680 of Emery's 150 games have now ended in victory and after publicly calling his players lazy
00:41during a shaky start, the manager once again speaks of excitement and opportunity.
00:47Villa were dominant from start to finish against Scott Parker's team who remain 18th
00:52and rarely looked troubled once Marlon struck his first of the campaign midway through the first half.
00:59The only surprise was that the scoreline wasn't more emphatic,
01:03with Martin Dubravka denying Esri Consor, Oli Watkins and Pau Torres.
01:08Marlon, often described as talented yet inconsistent since coming through Ajax and Arsenal's academies,
01:15thrived here in a central role as John McGinn drifted right.
01:18Emery's decision to add an extra attacker to link with Watkins proved inspired,
01:24unlocking the Dutchman's sharpness that had been missing
01:27since his £21m arrival from Borussia Dortmund 10 months ago.
01:31His first goal gained from a precise through ball from Bubakar Kamara,
01:35which he controlled superbly before finishing across Dubravka.
01:39His second, a ferocious drive from Morgan Rodgers' pass,
01:43showcased the confidence returning to his game.
01:46Parker lamented his side's laps while down to 10 men due to Florian Luiz's treatment on the sidelines,
01:54but praised their fight.
01:56Later on, a clash between Zion Fleming and Emi Buendia caused concern,
02:00though Emery confirmed the substitute was recovering well.
02:04This was a performance of purpose and precision,
02:07evidence that Villa's momentum is building
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