It’s been an up-and-down campaign for the Villans, who are battling to avoid a return to the Championship following last season’s promotion.
With the Reds also desperate for points to strengthen our hopes of playing Champions League football next season, it looks set to be tense affair in the Midlands.
Ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Villa…
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There doesn’t appear to be any fresh injury concern for Thursday’s opponents, with Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish overcoming knocks sustained last time out against Liverpool. “Tyrone took a whack on the calf against Liverpool and Jack had tight calves, but they both came through training yesterday,” said Villa boss Dean Smith during Wednesday’s pre-match press conference.