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Home Draws and Champions League Sharpeners

Ep. 345

Something for the Weekend


With their Champions League path now set after the knockout stage draw, Aston Villa have begun tuning up for the challenges ahead in the tournament. They first delivered a promising performance against top-of-the-table Liverpool in midweek, and next up is Chelsea’s visit to Villa Park this weekend. We discuss both in the latest episode of Something for the Weekend.


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Chris Budd - @BUDD_music


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