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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

De Laet’s Stalled Aston Villa Career

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

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

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Josh Onomah of Aston Villa scores his team's 4th goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on September 26, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Is Josh Onomah facing an identity crisis at Aston Villa?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Tommy Elphick of Villa in action during the pre- season friendly between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on July 30, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Resurgence of Elphick may be ill-timed for Aston Villa

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Five Things for Steve Bruce to take from the hammering of Bristol City

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 player grades as Grealish, Snodgrass run rampant over Bristol

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Bobby Reid of Bristol City(hidden) celebrates his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ashton Gate on December 30, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Bristol City Battle for Bruce and Aston Villa

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: James Chester of Aston Villa looks on 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 player grades as 2017 ends in victory at Boro

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Cyrus Christie of Middlesbrough is surrounded by celebrating team mates after his late equaliser during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage on September 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)

Bounce back at Boro? Aston Villa Certainly Need It

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: John Terry 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)

Aston Villa: A Claret and Blue Year in Review of 2017

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Villa manager Steve Bruce reacts after a near miss 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)

Five Things Steve Bruce Has To Do For The Boro Game

PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Keinan Davis and John Terry of Aston Villa applaud the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Long Ball Tactics Must Go for Aston Villa to Progress