Aston Villa turned on the style with a 4-0 dismantling of Roma Scorers: Buendía 15', Ramsey 17', Watkins 40', Malen 85'Emi Buendía set Unai Emery's side en route to a first-half blitz with a taken

Unai Emery’s side comfortably beat AS Roma 4-0 in what looked to be Aston Villa’s best pre-season performance so far. The two sides, who could meet again in the Europa League this season, fielded strong lineups for the friendly at the Bescot Stadium in Walsall.

The Emery era has tended to be adept in managing turbulence — how his side start the season proper will be another test of such resolve