Four wins from five Premier League games in April has earned Unai Emery a nomination for Manager of the Month.
Aston Villa took 12 points from a possible 15 across the month, boosting their hopes of a top-five finish.
April began with a 3-0 away day success at Brighton & Hove Albion and was followed up by a 2-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest three days later.
Three substitutes found the net at Southampton as Emery's changes worked wonders in a 3-0 triumph at St Mary's Stadium.
Villa produced one of their best performances of the season when Newcastle United visited, thrashing the Magpies 4-1.
The team's only defeat of the month came in cruel fashion as Manchester City snatched a late winner at the Etihad Stadium.
Emery is up against Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Arne Slot (Liverpool), Eddie Howe (Newcastle United) and Vitor Pereira (Wolves) for the award.
Vote for the Villa manager (voting closes at midday on Monday, May 5) to win Manager of the Month via the link below...
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