Frank Leboeuf backs Aston Villa to cause an upset and win the Premier League over Arsenal or Manchester City. That was followed by a first Premier League victory, 3-1 over Fulham, and from there the club gained steam. The answer lies in the type of goals Villa have scored. Long shooting breaks the modelAn incredible 10 of Villa's 25 Premier League goals so far have come from outside the box. During the 2011-12 Premier League season, 4,829 shots were taken from outside the box, but by the 2024-25 season, that number had dropped to 3,113 -- a decrease of 35.5%.