Joseph Chapman

3 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Joseph Chapman

Aston Villa have enjoyed the Champions League this season and are extremely keen to get back there with a top five finish next seasonWill Ollie Watkins (centre) and Co be celebrating a return to the Champions League come May? (Image: PA)Aston Villa are bang in contention for a second successive campaign in the Champions League after five straight wins in the Premier League catapulted them back into the qualification reckoning.

3 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Joseph Chapman

Aston Villa are right in the mix for the Champions League again this season but owner Nassef Sawiris wants to be able to invest moreButts kicked... Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris(Image: James Marsh/REX/Shutterstock)Nassef Sawiris has enjoyed seeing Aston Villa - and other teams, too - breaking through Premier League barriers established by the 'Big Six' as ambitious clubs battle against the ceiling imposed by notorious Profitability and Sustainability regulations.

3 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Joseph Chapman

Aston Villa are in a battle with the likes of Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea for a place in the Premier League top fiveVilla UCL verdict... pundit Alan Shearer(Image: Getty Images)Alan Shearer has backed Aston Villa to claim one of the remaining top five places in the Premier League table in the remaining weeks of the season, and in doing so earn another year in the Champions League - and he believes that the Lions have an advantage over some of their rivals.

3 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Joseph Chapman

SportAston Villa are keen on bringing Sverre Nypan to England in the summer transfer window - a player who is coveted around EuropeVilla target? Young Rosenborg star Sverre Nypan (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Joseph Chapman

Birmingham City have a host of decisions to make when it comes to existing personnel, as they prepare for the beginning of the Championship season having claimed the League One title with still six matches left to play of their remaining campaign. One area which is likely to come under the microscope as far as recruitment goes is in the wide areas; Blues have been pretty luckless with their wingers this term.