Unai Emery says FA Cup and Premier League both important for Aston Villa - Villa’s pursuit for a return to the Champions League through a top-five finish in the Premier League takes a back seat as they head to Wembley.

BIRMINGHAM — When you say it out loud it sounds a bit wild but when you think about it, it really isn’t: Aston Villa should be Premier League title contenders next season. Even the most ardent Villa supporter may raise an eyebrow at that statement, but why?

A pair of squads fighting to get into the top five of the Premier League meet up on Tuesday, April 22 when Manchester City takes on Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.