Aston Villa edge Sunderland 4-3

Villa had led 3-1 before a spirited Sunderland comeback tied the match in the closing minutes.

Abraham's late strike sparked wild celebrations on the pitch and moved Villa seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea.

Emery praised his team's recovery from a 'crazy minute' and emphasized the importance of the three points.

The win keeps Villa firmly in control of their European destiny with only a handful of matches remaining.