The attacker, who cost £43 million, scored his first goal in over two months and Villa’s second goal of the season in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Luton.
Diaby was frustrated at home after seeing a great finish negated by a close offside ruling in last month’s victory against Crystal Palace. His previous two goals had come on the road.
The summer transfer from Bayer Leverkusen is committed to adding more now that he is off the mark in B6 to support Unai Emery’s team as they continue to battle for the top spot in the Premier League.
“I am really happy to score my first goal at home in front of the fans,” Diaby declared. This was a long-awaited objective of mine.
“You are aware that I previously scored two goals, but they were both called offside. It went in on Sunday, and I’m overjoyed about it. I believe I can perform better in the upcoming games.
With Diaby’s goal, Villa won at home for the 12th time in a row in the Premier League, moving them up to fifth place in the rankings. On Sunday, they play at Nottingham Forest.
Diaby went on, “It’s a run of 12 games.” I believe Villa Park is a great venue with enthusiastic supporters, and we must keep playing there.
The Premier League appeals to me. I’ve only been here for a year. I want to improve and try to give every game my all.
Villa’s current home run is their finest since 1983, and manager Emery attributes the team’s pivotal two 4-2 losses to Arsenal and Leicester in February.
He gave an explanation, saying, “We played those matches not under my control and we conceded a lot of goals.” It was a pivotal time.
“I made demands of the players and of the more complex framework we are building. Following those games, things are picking up quite nicely.
It was difficult at first to try to explain to our supporters the concept we are attempting to develop. Now that we are seeing the results of winning gradually, everyone can comprehend the concept.
Danny Drinkwater, a 33-year-old former Villa loanee, has announced his retirement from football.
