Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Aston Villa sit third and face pressure to secure Champions League qualification while also competing in the Europa League, so a home match with Leeds brings expectations. Unai Emery’s side have struggled when the heat is on: after an FA Cup exit to Newcastle and Marco Bizot’s costly lapse, they eked out an ugly win over Brighton but have also lost at home to 10-man Brentford and Everton, and drawn at Crystal Palace.

Bizot has apologised — which Villa will turn up remains the question. Brentford and Brighton present a different story of recruitment and patience. Brentford were once cast as Brighton’s junior relation, but this season their position looks stronger, while Fabian Hürzeler has faced criticism over in-game management and squad choices at Brighton.

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