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Aston Villa trio notch season awards

Aston Villa trio Emiliano Martinez, Matt Targett and Anwar El Ghazi all scooped honours in the club's end of season awards.

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The honours were announced ahead and immediately following Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, in which fans returned to B6 for the first time in over a year.

Matt Targett was named Players' Player of the Season, whilst Emiliano Martinez won the Supporters' Player of the Award - after he equalled Brad Friedel's clean sheet record in the top flight for the club.

Goal of the Season went to Anwar El Ghazi for his stunning effort in the 3-0 demolition of Crystal Palace at Villa Park.

Meanwhile, Academy Player of the Season went to Carney Chukwuemeka - who followed his debut against Spurs with another senior appearance in the win over Chelsea.

The win capped a superb season for Dean Smith's side, finishing 11th in the top flight whilst amassing 55 points over the campaign.