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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa celebrates with teammates and fans after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on May 13, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Emi Buendia of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Aston Villa top Tottenham, 2-0, in New Years Day clash

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Danny Ings of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Aston Villa beat Brighton before World Cup break

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Leander Dendoncker of Aston Villa is challenged by Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on October 29, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa way off the mark in 4-0 loss to Newcastle

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Danny Ings of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 3-0 during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford FC at Villa Park on October 23, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa run riot in 4-0 win over Brentford

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Aston Villa Manager Steven Gerrard during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on October 16, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Time running out for Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Emiliano Buendía of Aston Villa reacts during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on October 2, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa drop points to 10-man Leeds on Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal with Tyrone Mings and team mates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on September 16, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Organized Aston Villa end winless streak in 1-0 win over Southampton

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on September 03, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Aston Villa earn crucial 1-1 draw with Manchester City

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Diego Carlos of Aston Villa reacts as Matty Cash applauds their fans after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal send Aston Villa to fourth loss of 2022/23

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on August 28, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Jacob Ramsey, Tyrone Mings and Lucas Digne of Aston Villa cut dejected figures as Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace (not pictured) scores their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on August 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Aston Villa overrun by Crystal Palace in 3-1 loss

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Danny Ings of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jacob Ramsey and Ezri Konsa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 13, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa hold off Everton for first win of 2022/23

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Steven Gerrard, Manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Aston Villa abysmal in 2-0 season-opening loss to Bournemouth

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Calum Chambers of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Burnley at Villa Park on May 19, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Consecutive 1-1 draws see Aston Villa in 14th place

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor on May 7, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

Aston Villa beat Burnley for second-straight win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 with Danny Ings during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park on April 30, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa back on track with win over Norwich

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on April 09, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Spurs send Aston Villa to fourth-straight loss

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores their side's first goal from a penalty during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on April 02, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ollie Watkins’ penalty Aston Villa’s only consolation in loss to Wolves

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on March 19, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

International break a welcome sight for Aston Villa after Arsenal defeat

Aston Villa's English head coach Steven Gerrard watches his players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between West Ham and Aston Villa at the London Stadium, in London on March 13, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Mixed results last week show Aston Villa are still off the mark

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Brighton can prove crucial

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Steven Gerrard the manager / head coach of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on February 19, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa in crisis after Watford defeat

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s loss at Newcastle raises major concerns

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa celebrates scoring their 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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