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Aston Villa have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, but Dean Smith insists he does not take his job home with him, as he readies his side to take on West Ham.

Villa lost 2-1 to Brighton and Hove Albion in their last game, losing the influential Ross Barkley to an injury early on.

The Villains sit seventh, with five victories and three defeats from their eight league matches so far, while West Ham are just a place - and a point - behind.

Smith, however, has revealed he advises other managers not to let the job become all encompassing, joking that the key is to buy a dog.

"I can't bring it home," Smith said in a discussion over mental health. "I do a lot of talks for the League Managers…