The Championship outfit will be buoyed with confidence though, because as well as beating City they are also challenging for promotion in the English second tier. (caughtoffside.com)
Owner Tony Fernandes will struggle to leverage the necessary player sales to help balance the books to meet the fine against any hope of retaining the nucleus of a side that can once again challenge for promotion back to the top tier. (caughtoffside.com)
Villa are expected to be in and amongst the clubs challenging for promotion next season. (weallfollowunited.com)