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Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title

Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title

The Athletic FC Podcast
Dec 9, 2025 32 min
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<p>Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five league games this season, but have since won nine of the next 10.</p><br><p>They’re now third in the table. So can they actually compete with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea for the title this season?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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