The Prem Pulse Podcast Superfan Edition, this week comes from Sweden as we sit down with Kev, a passionate Aston Villa supporter, to talk about life as a Villa fan after an unforgettable season and a huge summer for the club.
Following Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League triumph, Kev explains his love for the manager Unai Emery and why he believes Villa can build on their European success despite some major changes to the squad.
We also look back at Villa's huge UEFA Super Cup battle with PSG, what the performance said about their ability to compete with Europe's biggest clubs, and the excitement around their new goalscorer Brian Madjo, as Villa reshape their attack for another demanding season.
We discuss the departures of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, the exciting young players coming through, Villa's new arrival from Wolves - Joao Gomes, and the challenge of competing in the Champions League while trying to remain among the Premier League's elite.
Kev is aiming high, with a third-place Premier League finish his target for the season.
There's also plenty to say about Emi Martinez. If the Argentine goalkeeper no longer wants to play for Aston Villa, Kev has a message for him: don't forget what Villa did for your career and the role playing regularly at the club had in helping you become a World Cup winner with Argentina.
We also talk about the class of John McGinn, Kev's plans to follow Villa this season, the club's new signings and one former player who would definitely be welcomed back.
Jack Grealish, the door is open.
From Europa League glory and going toe-to-toe with PSG, to Champions League ambitions and hopes of a top-three Premier League finish, this is Aston Villa's new reality.
A proper conversation with a proper Swedish fan about Villa's past, present and increasingly ambitious future.
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