Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says surviving in the Premier League is the key to keeping Jack Grealish at the club beyond the end of the season.

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has called on the squad to stick together as they continue to battle against relegation.

Dean Smith says he was "embarrassed" with Aston Villa's 2-0 defeat at Southampton and says some players have lost their League Cup final place.

Kyle Walker-Peters has been ruled out of Southampton's home Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday due to a calf injury.

Dean Smith insists Aston Villa have proved they are good enough to survive but a tough run of fixtures coming up is likely test them to the limit.

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn is set to step up his recovery from an ankle injury by training on grass this week.

Aston Villa looked like a team left shattered by their late defeat to Tottenham and they now face a crucial couple of weeks in the fight to avoid the drop.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has heaped praise on Jack Grealish after a fine season so far for the midfielder in the Premier League.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says he is happy with his club’s current standing of 17th in the Premier League table.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed Ezri Konsa has recovered from a thigh injury but Keinan Davis is facing three weeks out with a hamstring strain.