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Five Things for Steve Bruce to take from the hammering of Bristol City

By Jonathan Northall

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) /
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Conor Hourihane (R) of Aston Villa celebrates with team mate Robert Snodgrass after scoring their fifth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Conor Hourihane (R) of Aston Villa celebrates with team mate Robert Snodgrass after scoring their fifth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

Momentum is vital for promotion

After 180 minutes of football, December’s paltry return has suddenly been forgotten.  The disappointing defeat at Brentford left Aston Villa outside of the playoff places.  Two wins later, we are now only five points behind the second automatic promotion place.  It’s an obvious statement but winning games will lead to promotion.

Taking Wolves as an example, they look like they can’t be beaten. Much of that comes from belief.  They are playing attractive football but they also approach every game as being winnable.  Their comeback against Bristol City demonstrates that.

Tricky games against both Sheffield teams are surrounded by many winnable ones in January and February. Winning those games will keep the pressure on the pack and off himself.

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