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Yannick Bolasie backs Aston Villa for Championship top spot

Yannick Bolasie has thrown his weight behind Aston Villa for English Championship top spot.

The Claret & Blue Army are 11th in the league log with 24 points from 17 games following back-to-back victories over Bolton Wanderers and Derby County.

They are nine points adrift of leaders Norwich City, nevertheless, the 29-year-old feels they can climb to the summit of the league provided they maintain their recent impressive run, starting with Sunday's tie against Birmingham City.

"I look at this team compared to others in the Championship – we should be up there,” Bolasie told club website.