Sure, because I thought Chelsea, Newcastle and United would be a LOT better than they have (or at least 2 of the 3) not because I suddenly think Villa are super duper good. They're in Europe and we've had one game a week all season.
Also players we've brought in have been better than I expected and probably Ange too. The spin of Villa having 'more time' and shit is nonsense though, lol. Manager projects aren't linear, look at Howe w/ Newcastle. More time doesn't equate to more success, Villa were better under Emery last season ffs.