A 1-0 defeat to Monaco on Thursday night means the Villians will need to beat the Hoops next week and get some help from results elsewhere to claim a top eight finish

Aston Villa 's Champions League qualification fate will go down to the final league phase match after they lost 1-0 at Monaco. Unai Emery's side could have put one foot in the last 16 had they emerged from the Principality with victory, but they succumbed to Wilfried Singo's early goal and were unable to find a way back.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he fears his side's 1-0 defeat to AS Monaco on Tuesday may have cost them their chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League.

Aston Villa's chances of finishing in the Champions League top eight hang in the balance after losing to Monaco on Tuesday evening

ASTON VILLA suffered a 1-0 defeat to Monaco in the Champions League tonight. The result damages Unai Emery’s side’s hopes of a top-eight finish and automatic progression to the round of 16. In the other early game,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hinted that one of the bit part players in the squad will be allowed to leave the club this month. Villa have been active with their incomings and outgoings in the recent transfer windows.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco. "I think we are very motivated playing in the Champions League because the club didn't play in it for a long time,