Former England international Michael Owen has praised Aston Villa's performance against Burnley, but believes they were punished for making mistakes in the game. Owen, who played for Liverpool and Newcastle, felt that Villa's players were tired and struggled to create clear-cut chances. However, he noted that Burnley's goals came from Villa's errors, rather than any outstanding attacking play from the visitors. Owen stated that Villa's players need to be more clinical in their finishing and not give the ball away so easily. He also praised Villa's manager, Dean Smith, for making changes to the team's formation and trying to get them back in the game.

Owen felt that Villa's performance was not a disaster, but rather a case of them being outplayed by a team that was hungrier and more determined. He acknowledged that Burnley's goals were well-taken, but also highlighted the importance of Villa's players learning from their mistakes and improving their game.

Villa's manager, Dean Smith, has said that his team will learn from the experience and come back stronger. He praised his players for their effort and commitment, and expressed confidence that they will bounce back from the defeat.