Aston Villa's season has been dealt a significant blow with confirmation that Boubacar Kamara will not return to action before the summer after undergoing surgery on his left knee.
Unai Emery said it was "very important" for Aston Villa to qualify for the Europa League last 16 after his side battled to a 1-0 win away to Fenerbahce in what he described as difficult circumstances.
Aston Villa's formidable home run came to a jarring halt as Everton claimed a deserved 1-0 victory at Villa Park, dealing a blow to the hosts' hopes of keeping pace with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
AS Roma have strengthened their attack with the signing of Netherlands international Donyell Malen from Aston Villa.
Tottenham's FA Cup exit to Aston Villa ended in frustration and frayed tempers, with head coach Thomas Frank accusing Ollie Watkins of provoking the confrontation that erupted after the final whistle.
Aston Villa booked their place in the FA Cup Fourth Round with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, continuing their impressive run of results under head coach Unai Emery.
Thomas Frank has vowed Tottenham would "go full strength, all in" for the FA Cup as he looked to change the mood around the club ahead of today's Aston Villa's visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
An in-form Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Aston Villa reinforced their push up the Premier League table with a commanding 3-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on Saturday.
