"Aston Villa are seeking a win that would all but guarantee a top-eight finish in the Europa League and automatic qualification for the round of 16 when the Premier League side visit Fenerbahce on Thursday. Villa's European form has mirrored their strong performances in the top flight and five wins in their six games mea they remain among the title favourites in European club football's second-tier competition, although they suffered a rare defeat with a 1-0 loss at home to Everton on Sunday."
""We beat [them] because of emotions, but without structure and possession we have no chance at this level. [Villa] are a ball-playing team, but they have this unbelievable vertical approach. As soon as they have a free foot, they have two runners. They can play deep, press high, and play on counter-attacks. They are a complete team, and they have worked with this coach for many years. They are a great club and have a great coach.""
Aston Villa need a win at Fenerbahce to all but guarantee a top-eight finish and automatic qualification for the Europa League round of 16. Villa have won five of six European games, matching strong Premier League form, despite a recent 1-0 home loss to Everton. Fenerbahce sit 12th in the group and know a win would keep them in contention for the top eight before the final league-phase round. Manager Domenico Tedesco warns that Villa combine ball-playing ability with a vertical, versatile approach. Fenerbahce make three changes with Jhon Duran and Marco Asensio starting; several players are injured or ineligible.
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