Aston Villa are still searching for their first Premier League goal and victory of the season after drawing 0-0 at Hull City, but former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes there is no cause for alarm. Birmingham Live reports that the pundit used his appearance on Match of the Day to back Unai Emery's ability to manage a significant squad overhaul.
Murphy highlighted the contrast between the side that won the Europa League in May and the current group navigating the early weeks of the league campaign. He noted that six members of that final starting eleven have since departed, leaving noticeable gaps in experience and quality across the pitch.
With the summer transfer window now closed until January 2027, the shape of the squad is set for the coming months. According to Birmingham Live, Murphy acknowledged the scale of the rebuild, pointing out that bringing in 11 new players represents a massive shift for any team to absorb quickly.
Despite those absences, the former Tottenham midfielder expressed confidence in the manager's track record. Murphy argued that Emery consistently improves the players he works with and predicted that the new signings would eventually be integrated into the head coach's preferred style of play.
Villa's goalless run across their opening three fixtures has inevitably drawn scrutiny, particularly given the international pedigree of the players who left over the summer. However, Murphy suggested that a slow start was not unprecedented for the club under their current management, urging patience while the fresh faces settle into the Premier League environment.
