Frank Lampard’s Derby took a high-energy attacking approach to the Riverside last month and would have left with all three points but a comical late own goal. Dean Smith’s Aston Villa have the quality go one better tomorrow.
Nottingham Forest have an impressive away record this season and Villa cannot afford to drop their level after clinching the bragging rights against Birmingham on Sunday.
Smith is reportedly looking to bring in a set-piece specialist, which looks like a move inspired by the success of England and Liverpool.
There was always a disconnect between Aston Villa fans and the club’s former manager Steve Bruce but Dean Smith would appear to have a better affinity with the fans.
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