Traveling to Kenilworth Road to face Luton Town, Aston Villa had the opportunity to extend their run to three wins in a row in the event of a favorable result. Carried by Watkins, author of a double (2-0, 24th, 38th), the Villans dominated their opponents to return to the locker room with a 2-goal advantage. However, Emery’s men relaxed in the second half and the Hatters took advantage. Pushed by his audience, the promoted team reduced the score through Chong (1-2, 66th) before Morris equalized a few minutes later (2-2, 72nd).
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DIF
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Long held in check by a valiant Luton Town team, the Birmingham club ended up winning at the end of normal time thanks to their Frenchies. Served by Diaby, Digne came to deliver his own (2-3, 89th) to allow the Villans to bring back the 3 points for Bedfordshire and thus consolidate their fourth place. Surprised at the end of the game, Luton Town may have regrets. With this third consecutive defeat in the league, the Hatters remain stuck in the red zone, 4 points from first non-relegation.
