All hasn't been well in recent weeks for Aston Villa, with Dean Smith's men slumping to three consecutive losses. Is it early season teething troubles with injuries not helping? Or is it a case of a wrong formation choice - i.e. 3-5-2?
Well, Villa's next game is a tough one in which to fix their woes, with the visit of the Top 4 West Ham to Villa Park.
After a Villa Minute, we look at the game ahead and Dean Smith's press conference for it.
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From the controversial decision to leave Pau Torres on the bench, the performance of Robin Olsen and Douglas Luiz, to the chances of Aston Villa overturning their 4-2 first leg deficit in Athens. We look back at a torrid night at Villa Park in the Europa Conference League semi-final.
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Europavision: Emery Faces Greek Tragedy

Emi Martinez, the man who got them through against Lille in the quarter-finals, maybe suspended for the first leg at Villa Park, but his teammates will know they have to take care of business to set themselves up for what could be a difficult night in Athens.
With Youri Tielemans also missing out at Villa Park, through injury, has the tie now balanced out?
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Europavision: Villa Face Unpredictable Olympiacos Home Test

After backing up their great away win at Arsenal with decent home results, Aston Villa now enter the season's end game, sitting pretty.
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Aston Villa Set up Perfect Season Conclusion

After a great week for Aston Villa with back-to-back league wins, passage into a European semi-finals, and Unai Emery extending his contract to 2027, Villa look to have one foot in next season's Champions' League with a win over Chelsea.
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SFTW: Villa Look to Take Chelsea Step into Champions' League

After a great results on their travels at both Arsenal and Lille, it's time for Aston Villa to address their home form and put some daylight between Spurs in the quest for fourth in the Premier League.
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