Aston Villa: 3 keys to stopping Derby County in play-off final

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Players clash during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images )
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Players clash during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images ) /
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Aston Villa have everything to play for in the world’s richest one-off sporting event. How will Dean Smith’s men stop the Rams?

You’ve seen varying sums of money thrown around on the internet in recent days. While no one can pinpoint an exact figure, just know hundreds of millions of dollars/pounds are at stake over several years for the two clubs.

One team’s fortunes will change dramatically for the better, while another goes home disappointed.

How can Aston Villa ensure a fourth consecutive year in England’s second division does not happen? Here are a few keys to stopping Frank Lampard’s dangerous Derby County side.