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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)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Steven Gerrard, Manager of Aston Villa reacts after their sides victory in the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Danny Ings of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Brentford and Aston Villa at Brentford Community Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ben Peters/MB Media/Getty Images)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Matty Cash of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on December 26, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Gerrard-less Aston Villa fall to Chelsea

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road on December 14, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Jacob Ramsey stars in Aston Villa’s win at Norwich City

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa scores his sides equalising goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 05, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Ezri Konsa plays hero as Aston Villa topple Leicester, 2-1

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City is challenged by Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on December 01, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Positives in Aston Villa’s loss to Man City

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa celebrates his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Aston Villa win second straight under Steven Gerrard

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard and Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s victory over Brighton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Matt Targett of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on November 05, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on October 31, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Aston Villa injury woes ahead of crucial Southampton clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Dean Smith in hot seat after Aston Villa lose fourth straight

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa to use 4-3-3 formation vs. West Ham?

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What went wrong for Aston Villa at Arsenal?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Danny Ings at full-time after their team's victory in the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Will Leon Bailey play at Arsenal on Friday?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Romain Saïss of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 16, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Wolves: What went wrong?

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 03, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Aston Villa vs. Wolves

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Targett of Aston Villa in action with Emerson Royal of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 03, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s disappointing loss at Tottenham

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Matty Cash of Aston Villa puts the ball up his shirt during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa seek third-straight Premier League win at Tottenham

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates his sides win following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s 1-0 win at Manchester United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Axel Tuanzebe of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Axel Tuanzebe unavailable for Aston Villa’s trip to Manchester United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Ashley Young of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Projected lineup for Aston Villa’s cup tie with Chelsea

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Matty Cash of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s 3-0 win over Everton

WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Aston Villa at Vicarage Road on August 14, 2021 in Watford, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Aston Villa midfielder spoils Chelsea ace’s debut