{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8d9a3cfe-9fbf-4fba-a5df-90859f80e19e/69c8e3c8e05c00aacf0b0a7e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Aston Villa Are in the Driving Seat for the Champions League","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ee25127b57990bc2e77e0a/1774771591828-56586499-5ab0-4c30-9b39-8fe4b17c73c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>The international break debrief — fixture analysis, form tables, and the stat that puts the West Ham win in optimistic context.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Two wins. Momentum restored. Six points clear of Chelsea, five of Liverpool, with seven games remaining and destiny firmly back in Villa's own hands. The question now is simple: can they do it themselves and not have to rely on others?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode the show takes stock of where Villa are, where their rivals are, and what the fixture list actually looks like for the final stretch. We take a closer look at Chelsea's home form, with a double-header of Manchester City and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in their next two games. Liverpool are juggling the FA Cup and a two-legged PSG tie. United have been the form team since Christmas but face both Chelsea and Liverpool before the season is out.</p><p><br></p><p>Elsewhere: injury updates including the new recruits to sickbay and a Viking manuscript that has absolutely nothing to do with Aston Villa.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</em></p>","author_name":"myoldmansaid.com"}