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A fair bit on from the dramatic and disappointing final day that saw Villa miss out on Champions League football on goal difference, and although there are minor-key rumblings, there’s been a distinct lack of activity.
Hard to believe the final day is here, but it is—and it’s been quite a ride. And there’s really not much to say since so much hinges on this match and, most likely, Forest-Chelsea.
So, the penultimate game of a very long season is upon us and there’s still everything to play for. Which is kind of an odd feeling given the near miss in the Champions League and the FA Cup stinker. But, hey, we have been entertained and we now know there are more European nights. It’s […]
Another day another big match, and in the here and now, you’d have to say it’s the biggest match of the season. Two games away from a trophy we’ve been chasing for 68 years, if I’m figuring that right. Hard to believe it could be that long, but there you go.
Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest closed out a satisfying and impressive week for Villa, having also dispatched Brighton and progressing to the FA Cup semifinals. One week, three matches, three victories, with the last being the hardest of the lot. The difficulty now goes up another level with PSG away.