The battle for tickets to European tournaments finally came to a close in the Premier League's finale. Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford all triumphed in this crucial battle. In the end, Villa came back to Europe after 13 years by edging out Tottenham Hotspur by a single point to finish in seventh place. The new Spanish coach, Amelie, took over midway through the season and has proved that he can be successful in the Premier League.
When Emery replaced Sherratt as Villa's manager in October last year, the team was in 17th place and facing a relegation crisis. However, the former Arsenal coach has revitalized the team with his arrival. In the final round of matches on Sunday (28th), Villa beat Brighton 2-1 at home to retain their UEFA Europa League status. It was the team's second taste of European competition since playing in the UEFA Cup play-offs in 2010.
