Dean Smith was proud to have made a piece of history after Aston Villa beat Leicester City on Sunday night.
The victory was the club’s fourth straight to open the league season – equalling a feat last managed in the 1930-31 campaign.
Ross Barkley’s injury time winner left the Head Coach delighted with his side’s work.
He said: “I said to the players at the start of the season that we’re all about trying to make history.
“We did it in my first season winning ten games and we stayed up last season. It’s important we keep our feet firmly on the ground and stay humble.
“This is a big result for us because I’ve got so much admiration for Brendan Rodgers and his team. I felt last season they were a top four team.
“To come here, keep a clean and play as well as we did is very pleasing.”
The result was particularly rewarding for Smith given the manner of Villa’s heavy defeat on their last visit to the King Power.
“The last time we played here was pre-lockdown and we walked off the pitch with a 4-0 defeat,” he said.
“The turnaround has been excellent. It’s not just been me – it’s been my whole staff and the players.”
