Factfile
- Manager: Unai Emery
- Nickname: The Villans
- Ground: Villa Park
- Founded: 1874 (150 years ago)
What’s the story?
What an extraordinary year it has been for Aston Villa. Under Unai Emery they have become one of the league's standout sides, and are aiming to qualify for European football for the second successive season.
They currently sit in fourth in the Premier League table, level on points with title-contenders Arsenal and just five points off Manchester City.