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Why Aston Villa has a 'reason to be optimistic'

August 17, 2026 03:05 PM

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down the most underappreciated performer of the week, Aston Villa, and why the team, despite losing a couple of its star players, has a reason to be optimistic.

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