"Aston Villa just need to translate their Champions League form to the Premier League now," says former Premier League midfielder Charlie Adam, who watched on as Unai Emery's side hit six goals past Fenerbahce at Villa Park.

Their first home win of the 2026-27 season saw them move one step closer to qualifying for the knockout stage, having already beaten Club Brugge 3-2 in their Champions League opener.

"Unai Emery is one of the best coaches in Europe," Adam told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "He prepares his team so well, he is tactically very good, he understands what he is playing against, and he gives his players a good platform to build on.

"He hasn't complained about all the players the club sold this summer, he has just got on with his job this season.

"Nicolas Jackson was a very good signing, Johan Manzambi has stepped up, John McGinn has been an absolute world-beater since he signed - and when they have their forward line scoring goals. They have a really good balance in their team.

"Ross Barkley can also dominate in terms of receiving under pressure and enjoying playing forward. Boubacar Kamara is a really good defensive midfielder who gives you that security.

"Emery has chopped and changed his defensive line a little bit more, but he has still relied on players like Victor Lindelof.

"I thought Emiliano Martinez would be a huge loss for them this season, but the new goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has come in and done really well.

"For me, Aston Villa just need to translate their Champions League form to the Premier League now."