Happy Friday and welcome back to the latest Under The Lights feature on the Holtecast! Join Cole and Andy as the lads reflect on an important first-leg win against Lille in the Europa League's Round of 16 and look ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Just how vital could Thursday's win in Lille prove to be for Aston Villa?
• Ollie Watkins' performance, goal and role within Emery's system.
• The return of Super John McGinn!
• Which Villa should we expect to see against Manchester United on Sunday?

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It's yet another important week for Aston Villa and with that in mind, Cole was joined by Simon O'Regan and French football expert, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss the club's recent form, European versus domestic ambitions and look ahead to Thursday's trip to Lille.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How should we expect Villa to approach European and domestic ambitions at this point in the season?
• Given recent form, should we expect to see much rotation between Thursday and Sunday?
• From Jonathan's point of view, are Villa's recent struggles beyond injuries to Tielemans, McGinn and Kamara?
• What sort of Lille side are Villa coming up against this time around?

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It's now just one win for Aston Villa in their last five fixtures at Villa Park and it seems as though a break in the schedule for Unai Emery's men may have arrived at the right time. Join Cole and Simon as they react to another frustrating result and try to see if there's light at the end of the claret and blue tunnel.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Should we be surprised by such a humiliating loss given recent performances?
• Starting lineup chatter; where did it go wrong from the start?
• Ollie Watkins' poor luck and struggling form continues.
• Has a mini break for Villa come at the right time?
• Where are confidence levels heading into Lille away next Thursday?

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