Aston Villa hero Wesley: Norwich thrashing showed what I am all about
Two-goal hero Wesley believes both he and Villa delivered a statement in Saturday’s 5-1 hammering of Norwich.
Wesley, the club’s £22million record signing, bagged a brace as Dean Smith’s men claimed a victory which saw them jump out of the Premier League’s bottom three.
The 22-year-old delivered the perfect response after receiving criticism following a poor display in the previous weekend’s 2-2 draw with Burnley.
Villa also bounced back after a difficult few weeks which had seen them squander losing positions against both Arsenal and the Clarets.
Wesley said: “On Saturday we showed what Aston Villa are all about. We have to continue like this, if we do we will win plenty of games.
"The last game I didn't play well so I had to work very hard. But on Saturday I scored two goals, so I'm happy.
“Aston Villa are a great team with big history. When I came here it was to help Aston Villa stay (in the Premier League). I have to continue like this in every game.”
The double took Wesley’s tally to four goals in eight top flight appearances, though he missed out on the chance for a first-half hat-trick after seeing a penalty saved.
And he added: "I missed the penalty but the next one, I will score.
"This is my first penalty in the Premier League, I can't be disappointed. The next one I will put inside.”
Wesley’s performance drew praise from Villa skipper Jack Grealish, who said: “I am so happy for him.
“Last week he was getting a bit of stick but what has he got now, four goals and one assist? That isn’t a bad start for a 22-year-old who had just come into the Premier League.
“He has worked so hard all this week. It would have been nice for him to get his hat-trick but I think it shows someone’s character in how they bounce back from disappointment.
“He could have let his head drop when he missed the penalty but he didn’t.
“I told him at half-time: ‘This is the best I have ever seen you play, so don’t get disheartened. You missed a penalty, who cares? Go and get another one.’ Though he didn’t get another one he got another assist and I thought he was brilliant.”
