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?

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.

It's looking like it will go down to the wire, with Villa's statement on Saturday putting Unai Emery's team in a great spot