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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Preston North End's Paul Huntington in action with Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Preston North End at Villa Park on January 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mick Walker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Preston North End stifle Aston Villa’s dominance

Preston comeback stalls Aston Villa at home

League Match 27: Aston Villa host Preston North End

Lifeless Aston Villa fall to Wolverhampton

League Match 26: Wolverhampton hosts Aston Villa

Aston Villa: The Curious Case of Leandro Bacuna

Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose (3) dribbles the ball against MLS All Stars defender Drew Moor (3) of the Colorado Rapids in the second half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick

Tottenham advance to FA Cup 4th-round over Aston Villa

Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane (18) runs on the field during the second half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick

Aston Villa: projected lineup to face Tottenham Hotspur

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Nathan Baker of Aston Villa passes the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 29, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa rally for a 1-1 draw with Leeds United

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Leandro Bacuna of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa at Loftus Road on December 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Aston Villa hold off Burton Albion challenge

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa (c) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa at Loftus Road on December 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Claim Three Points in London

Norwich City's Ivo Pinto challenges for the ball with Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew during the Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road, Norwich. (Photo by Chris Radburn/PA Images via Getty Images)

Aston Villa Falter to Norwich City 1-0

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Jordan Amavi of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United v Aston Villa at Elland Road on December 3, 2016 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Daniel L Smith/Getty Images)

Aston Villa down Wigan 1-0 at Villa Park

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks dejected after Aston Villa lose 2-0 to Leeds United in the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United v Aston Villa at Elland Road on December 3, 2016 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Daniel L Smith/Getty Images)

Leeds United end Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa run

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews (stadium) on October 30, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

League Match 19: Aston Villa at Leeds United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Pierluigi Gollini of Aston Villa celebrates at the final whistle with Jack Grealish of Aston Villa during 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)

Aston Villa vanquish Cardiff City 3-1

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Ross McCormack of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town at Villa Park on August 16, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Why AFCON could benefit Ross McCormack

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Newcastle United's Goalkeeper Matt Sels (28) looks at the ball as it hits the back of the net after Aaron Tshibola of Aston Villa (not seen) scores the equalising goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on September 24, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Set-piece improvement encouraging to see

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Nathan Baker of Aston Villa is mobbed by team mates after scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton

Aston Villa share the points with Brighton & Hove Albion

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Brighton's Lewis Dunk celebrates with team mates after scoring the teams third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton

League Match 17: Brighton Host Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Blackburn Rovers Darragh Lenihan battles with Aston Villa's Albert Adomah during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park on November 5, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mick Walker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Steve Bruce Continues Unbeaten Run at Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Ross McCormack and Jack Grealish of Aston Villa look on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

League Match 16: Aston Villa Host Blackburn Rovers

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews (stadium) on October 30, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and Birmingham City Battle To a Draw

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring the opener during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

League Match 15: Aston Villa at Birmingham City

READING, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jordan Ayew of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Aston Villa at Madejski Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Reading, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

League Match 14: Fulham Challenge Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

League Match 13: Aston Villa Travel to Reading

Birmingham, ENGLAND- October 15: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa and Danny Batth of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Draw With Wolves in Bruce’s First Game

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Villa fans show off their flag in the Holte End during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on May 9, 2015 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

League Match 12: Wolverhampton at Aston Villa