Aston Villa's January transfer window signing orchestrated by manager Unai Emery is proving to be a successful strategy as the team rises towards the Premier League's top four with a 3-0 win over Brighton. The key contributors in this victory were Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio, and Donyell Malen, all January acquisitions. Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, scored the opening goal, while Asensio, on loan from PSG, doubled the lead and Malen sealed the victory in added time. Asensio, a former Real Madrid player, has been instrumental in Villa's Champions League run, scoring two goals in the second leg against Club Brugge. With Rashford, Asensio, and Malen contributing significantly since their arrivals, Villa's points-per-game ratio has improved from 1.54 to 1.83 in league games since their debuts. The future of these players at Villa remains uncertain, but their short-term impact has been significant, and the team heads towards the season's conclusion with optimism.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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