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Villa cling on to secure Wembley date

Aston Villa reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final after a 1-0 aggregate win over Middlesbrough.
Steve Bruce's side claimed a 0-0 draw at Villa Park on Tuesday, despite a nervy finale, to progress following their 1-0 victory at the Riverside on Saturday.
They will face Fulham - who beat Derby - in the final at Wembley on May 26 as they look to end a two-year Premier League exile.
Boro spent around £50million in search of an instant return to the Premier League but sacked Garry Monk after just over six months in charge.
Replacement Tony Pulis took them to fifth but they now face another season in the second tier.