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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on March 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Aston Villa player grades: Snow storm dooms Villa play style

Aston Villa vs. Bolton Wanderers: Expected Starting XI

Aston Villa player grades: Jedinak, Grabban falter

Aston Villa player grades: Snodgrass, Grealish star in Wolves thrashing

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: Lewis Grabban’s form has Scott Hogan under threat

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Chris Coleman manager of Sunderland reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Reading at Stadium of Light on December 2, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Sunderland Player Grades: Grabban downs Black Cats

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Micah Richards (L) and Ashley Westwood (R) of Aston Villa react after Machester City's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on March 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Both club and player to blame for Richards situation

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa looks on 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: Lewis Grabban is becoming the perfect fit

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Aston Villa captain John Terry in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on September 12, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Sheffield Wednesday: 3 thoughts from 4-2 victory

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Keinan Davis of Aston Villa is challenged by Steven Taylor of Peterborough United 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: Appreciating the efforts of now super-sub Keinan Davis

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa 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 player grades vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Hourihane secures win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Keinan Davis (C) of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the opening goal 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. Sheffield Wednesday: Expected Starting XI

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: John Terry of Aston Villa celebrates after 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. Preston North End: Player Grades from 1-1 draw

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa waves to the fans 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. Fulham: Three thoughts from Craven Cottage defeat

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 14: James Chester of Wales in action during the International match between Wales and Panama at Cardiff City Stadium on November 14, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Underrated James Chester standing strong for Aston Villa

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa and Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers clash during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on April 29, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Snubbing Alan Hutton the right call for now

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa looks on 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. Fulham Football Club: Player Grades

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Aston Villa players clap the fans after 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: List of contract expiration dates, fueled by promotion push

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

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: Robert Snodgrass should have a field day against Blues

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)

Rating Aston Villa’s January Transfer Window

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 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