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'I expect Grealish will get drunk with me tonight!' - Smith silent on midfielder's future after Villa escape drop

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is planning a long, boozy night with star midfielder Jack Grealish - but that is as far as his plans for the player's future go.

Grealish netted Villa's only goal on Sunday as they claimed a 1-1 draw away to West Ham United to secure their place in the Premier League at the expense of Bournemouth and Watford, who join Norwich City in the Championship next season.

The midfielder struck late to put his side ahead, but Andriy Yarmolenko hit back instantly to ensure a nervy final few minutes for the visitors, with Bournemouth's victory over Everton meaning they needed at least a point to avoid returning to the Championship.