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Matt Maher on Aston Villa's Champions League defeat and top eight fight

Matt Maher's gives his take as Aston Villa were beaten 1-0 away at Monaco in the Champions League.

By Matt Maher
Published Jan 22
Last updated Jan 22

The defeat leaves Villa scrambling for a top eight spot and automatic qualification to the next round. 

They need to beat Celtic in the final league phase game and may need other results to go their way in order for them to advance.

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