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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa and Harlee Dean of Birmingham City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Birmingham City: Player Grades from 2-0 victory

Aston Villa: Robert Snodgrass should have a field day against Blues

Rating Aston Villa’s January Transfer Window

Aston Villa beat Burton to make it six wins in a row.

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Aston Villa Player Grades: Villa down bottom-dwellers Burton Albion

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Andreas Weimann of Derby County fouls Jack Grealish of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Super Jack – Making The difference to Aston Villa’s Promotion Charge

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s Away Record Remains Key for Promotion

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Lewis Grabban of Sunderland scores a goal from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Derby County at Stadium of Light on August 4, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Lewis Grabban is the perfect solution to Hogan’s inconsistency

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their second 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)

Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United: Player Grades

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Axel Tuanzebe of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on May 21, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Promotion Could Hinge on Bruce’s Savviness In The Loan Market

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Lee Evans and goalscorer Clayton Donaldson of Sheffield United celebrate their sides second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Sheffield United at Carrow Road on January 20, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Blades and Aston Villa In Six Pointer at Bramall Lane

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ritchie De Laet of Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on September 11, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

De Laet’s Stalled Aston Villa Career

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Axel Tuanzebe (R) and Kieran Dowell (L) of England U21's during a training session at St Georges Park on November 8, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Taking a look at the depth chart following Axel’s loan signing

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)

Aston Villa: Conor Hourihane, the Championship’s best central midfielder

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)

Aston Villa Recap: Villans defeat Barnsley 3-1

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa moves away with the ball 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)

Aston Villa cruise to Barnsley victory, Grealish a 9/10

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: A general view of the outside of the ground prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at Villa Park on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Financial Deadline Looms for Aston Villa

BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Joe Williams of Barnsley gives instructions to his team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Tykes Come to Town: Aston Villa vs Barnsley

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Ashley Young of Aston Villa and Clarke Carlisle of Burnley challenge for the ball during the Carling Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Burnley at Villa Park on October 27, 2010 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa must not repeat transfer mistakes of old

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Has Dr. Tony Xia changed his transfer strategy?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their first 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)

Convincing Third Straight Win For Aston Villa Over Forest

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: player grades in 1-0 victory

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Bradley Johnson of Derby County header is saved by Sam Johnstone of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: The importance of Mile Jedinak and the search for a protege

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City lifts the trophy after victory in the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final match between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and the Hunt for Promotion

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Anthony Grant of Peterborough United is blocked by Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Three parting thoughts from FA Cup defeat to Peterborough

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Peterborough player Ryan Tafazolli (2ndl) celebrates the second goal with team mates during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s Shameful FA Cup Exit to Peterborough

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Aston Villa's new signing John Terry, manager Steve Bruce and Chairman Keith Wyness during the press conference at Villa Park on July 3, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and Financial Fair Play – What’s the fuss?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Birkir Bjarnason of Aston Villa during the pre season friendly match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Birkir Bjarnason: The Start of his Aston Villa Revival