UEFA Europa League result as super sub Youri Tielemans hits winner as Villa make it eight in a row

ROTATED VILLA KEEP ON WINNING

Eight changes, eight wins.

This had the feel of a potential trap match for Aston Villa. They were on a high from stunning Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, but only three players retained their starting spot in Switzerland.

The heavy rotation made for a less fluid performance than some of Villa’s recent showings and the teams went in level at the break after Evann Guessand’s scrappy finish was cancelled out by a Flavius Daniliuc volley.

Youri Tielemans turned the tide of the game, entering the fray at half-time and scoring a wonderful winner just seven minutes later.

Villa had to hold on a bit late on as Basel pushed for a leveller, Morgan Rogers unknowingly saving the day by deflecting a header over the bar in stoppage time, but a gutsy European win keeps them in the top eight while giving some of the big-name players a bit of rest during a trying fixture schedule.

An excellent night’s work all round for Unai Emery and his charges.

Watch: ‘What a goal!’ – Tielemans finishes beautifully to restore Villa lead

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