EPL: Sutton, Smith back Aston Villa as title contenders
Former England internationals Chris Sutton and Sue Smith have warned against dismissing Aston Villa from the Premier League title race.
The pair praised Unai Emery’s side for their 10th consecutive win, with Villa defeating Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday to maintain third place, just one point behind Manchester City and two behind leaders Arsenal.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sutton said, “Why not Aston Villa for the Premier League title? If you’re a Villa fan, why not dream?”
Smith added, “You can’t rule them out because they keep passing every test thrown at them. It’s outstanding what they’re doing, and yes, they are in the title race.”
Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday leaves Mikel Arteta’s side top of the table heading into Christmas, two points ahead of City.
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