Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill saluted a "terrific performance" from Ashley Young as his side came from a goal down to trounce Burnley FC 5-2 at Villa Park.
Young grabbed the equaliser and then drove his side on to victory.
O'Neill said: "Ashley was terrific for us today. He wanted to make things happen. I was delighted with his performance.
"I have this argument every week with people who say that his form has dipped this season but I think he has done brilliantly.
"It's just been the case that other players have sometimes stolen the limelight, like James Milner.
"I've been delighted with both of them - and a few others besides."
O'Neill admitted: "We started slowly. We didn't get into gear in the first half and were sluggish.
"But, in a game where expectations were high for us to win it, to come from behind was very pleasing.
"There was relief with the equaliser when Downing scored a great second goal and then we had a spell where we were electric.
"In that spell, the movement was terrific and we also had the ability to finish moves off - which has not been our strongest point."
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