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Aston Villa Review: Episode 143 - Villa pick up four points in unbeaten Premier League week


ChrisVillan

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In the context of this abysmal Premier League season the last week has been something of a triumph for Aston Villa. Last Tuesday Remi Garde's team finally logged their first league win since the opening day of the season, benefiting from a Wayne Hennessey error to defeat Crystal Palace by a single goal at Villa Park.

On Saturday they took their twelfth point of the campaign with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in the most woefully officiated game for years. Roger East, have a word with yourself. In this week's show Chris and Steve review those games, preview the next two and welcome French Football Weekly's Jonathan Johnson to talk about Villa's French connection.

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