Aston Villa are flying domestically – but they CAN’T afford to lose focus in Europe. 💜💙

In this video we preview FC Basel vs Aston Villa in the Europa League, looking at why this game is absolutely crucial for Unai Emery’s side and their chances of going deep in Europe this season.

We’ll cover:
⚔️ How FC Basel like to play and where their main threats come from
🧠 Emery’s likely tactics, rotation and predicted XI
🎯 Key players for Villa and who needs a big performance
📊 Group situation – what a win, draw or defeat would mean
🚨 Why Villa must keep their standards high and avoid a European slip-up

Drop your thoughts in the comments:
🔮 Score predictions?
⚽ First goalscorer?
📈 How far do you think Villa can go in Europe this season?

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Aston Villa ARE title contenders — and in Weekly Thoughts Ep 10, we break down exactly why. 💜💙🔥With Villa sitting just 3 points off the top of the Premier League, the conversation is no longer “can we dream?” — it’s why Villa fully deserve to be in this title race. Under Unai Emery, this team has become relentless, resilient, intelligent… and absolutely fearless.In this episode we dive into:📈 Why Villa’s form is no fluke — the numbers behind the rise⚽ Tactical brilliance: how Emery has transformed this squad🔥 Statement wins (Arsenal, City, Spurs) proving Villa belong with the elite🧱 The strength of the spine: Martínez, Torres, Kamara, Watkins🚀 Squad depth and the new signings raising the ceiling🧠 Mentality shift — Villa no longer crumble, they compete🗓️ Upcoming fixtures and how the title race could realistically unfoldWe’re not pretending anymore. We’re analysing why Aston Villa are legitimately in the fight for the Premier League.Let us know your thoughts below:💬 Are Villa genuine title contenders this season?🔮 What’s the biggest factor behind our rise?⚽ Where will Villa be by Christmas?UTV!Every Week We Follow – match reactions, previews, weekly thoughts & all things Aston Villa.==========🙏 🎁 DONATE £5 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SIGNED VILLA MEMORABILIA!https://www.justgiving.com/page/gary-bennett-4everyweekwefollow🎯 🏆 PREDICT your Aston Villa’s results and finish top of the leaderboard to win a cash prize!https://www.everyweekwepredict.com

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A DISASTERCLASS at home to Palace | Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace Match Reaction

What a nightmare at Villa Park. Aston Villa suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and in this Every Week We Follow match reaction, we break down exactly what went wrong. From a lack of intensity in midfield to defensive errors and wasteful attacking play, this was a disasterclass from Unai Emery’s side.

Palace were sharp, clinical, and ruthless on the counter, with players like Ismaïla Sarr, Adam Wharton, and Jean-Philippe Mateta exposing Villa’s weaknesses. Meanwhile, Villa looked flat, disjointed, and well off the pace. Big names like Ollie Watkins, John McGinn, and Morgan Rogers couldn’t find a spark, and questions will rightly be asked about Emery’s tactics and squad rotation.

We analyse the key talking points, the fallout from this defeat, and what it means for Villa’s ambitions this season. Can Villa bounce back quickly, or is this a worrying sign of deeper problems?

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