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Dean Smith insists Aston Villa 'can go and compete with the best in the league' as his in-form side look to dent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's title hopes in Friday's clash with Manchester United

Daily Mail | December 31, 2020

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Boss Dean Smith believes Aston Villa can prove their Premier League credentials in 2021.

Villa go to Manchester United fifth on New Year's Day after Monday's 1-1 draw at Chelsea extended their unbeaten run to five games.

They have already won at Leicester and Arsenal this season, having also thumped Liverpool 7-2 in October.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith (left) believes his side can compete with the best in the division

Villa play Tottenham and Everton after Friday's trip to Old Trafford - along with an FA Cup third round tie with Liverpool - and Smith knows the games will be the acid test.

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