It's never easy to predict a 4-1 against a team that is close to them in the Premier League standings, but I had a more precise look at their performances at home this season and I think it was 13-2 goals and a perfect 9/9 points in 3 games. That's why at first I thought it would be more like a close game, maybe 2-1 or maybe West Ham United would be able to steal a point, but then I thought that it is more likely they will go on with their strong performances at home and don't leave West Ham with a chance. Really good game by them and they are a strong force at home.
I did not expect such a different score in a match between two teams close to each other in terms of points. After the first half ended 1-0, I did not expect so many goals in the match. I thought Aston Villa would play a defensive game. That's why I didn't bet on the second half. If I had played, I probably would have won because there were 4 goals in the second half.
The players in Aston Villa have a very good harmony with each other and thus they perform well in the matches. I think Aston Villa will continue to win like this.
But what made you believe that Aston Villa would slow down when it is known that in their 3 home games so far they had scored 13-2 goals? They have averaged more than 4 goals per game at home. And among those teams they beat at home was Brighton and that game ended 6-1 for Aston Villa.
In my opinion there was no way that Aston Villa would back up and give West Ham United more control over the game and perhaps allow them to get back into it with a goal. This is one of the strengths of Aston Villa. They don't lean back but put more pressure on their opponents because that forces them to remain focused with their defense and gives them less opportunities to play offensively. It is the right strategy.