Aston Villa are aiming to keep their slim hopes of Champions League qualification alive when they host Fulham in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off.
Villa are outsiders for a top five finish after their heartbreaking late defeat to Manchester City in their most recent league encounter, but they're not out of the running just yet. Beating Fulham would lift them level on points with Champions League hopefuls Chelsea prior to their clash with champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Unai Emery's side will have to bounce back from weekend disappointment, however, after losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley Stadium. They missed the opportunity to set up a date with Man City in the showpiece fixture.
Fulham can still qualify for European football should they finish high enough in the Premier League and other factors fall in their favour – including who wins the FA Cup and where Carabao Cup winners Newcastle United finish in the table. Should they surprise Villa on Saturday and taste victory in the Midlands, then they will move within just three points of their hosts.
Here is guide to the clash.






