Aston Villa midfielder Leon Bailey believes that manager Unai Emery has made a huge difference to the squad.
Villa are flying high this season and pushing to finish in the Premier League top four.
This past weekend saw them win 2-1 away against Fulham, while Tottenham lost 2-1 to Wolves, putting them back in fourth spot.
Post-game, Bailey stated of manager Emery's ability to improve his players: You can see he has improved every single player at the club. Not just the club but the staff. Everything around this club, he has improved.
He knew I had a lot more to give when I first came in. At the beginning of the season we did have a discussion. He said to me: 'Listen Leon, I know you have a lot more to give and I want you to be more consistent with your game'.
We have very strong discussions. It is always positive. I have to be professional and I am a mature enough person to understand when somebody is trying to help you and when someone is trying to be harsh.
I have never got that feeling from him. It has always been trying to lift my spirits and raise my confidence. He's done that.
Competing next season in the Champions League would be amazing. That is the goal, the aim."