Photo file : Peter-Schmeichel

Manchester United legend, Peter Schmeichel, has claimed that Aston Villa are genuine challengers for the Premier League title this season.

Unai Emery’s men have now won their last nine matches in all competitions.

Villa have recovered from a poor start to the campaign to shoot up on the table in the league.

On Sunday, they fought back from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 at the London Stadium.

They are now three points off leaders Arsenal and one behind Manchester City after 16 fixtures.

“To go to the that stadium and West Ham, who have not performed well, but better in recent weeks,” Schmeichel told ViaPlay.

“To go and get three points having been 2-0 down, that is strength.

“That scares me a little bit because the next game we’re going to do is at Villa Park, Villa versus Manchester United, so I’m a little bit scared of that.”