Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left delighted after victory over Brighton.
The result sees Villa secure a place in the Europa Conference League.
Emery said, "I am very proud. These players have really followed me for the last six months, it has been demanding and we are committed.
"We finished perfectly in the last six matches at home, we beat a very good team and to achieve the European place is the best possible end. We will be in Europe which for me is very important. It has given me a lot, it is fantastic, another way and another trophy at the end.
"I am very thankful for every supporter. Historically this is a great team, we won the European Cup, a long time ago but we can now try to improve and get an ambitious step ahead. This is the first step.
"Europe adds more matches and more difficult moments but I like that. It is very important for us."
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