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BirminghamLive brings you the latest news and views from Villa Park on Friday, April 15, 2022.
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Aston Villa set for Good Friday friendly match with Premier League rivals
Aston Villa will travel to Brentford on Good Friday to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against a youthful Bees side, has been told. Steven Gerrard is returning the favour to the Londoners after Thomas Frank's fringe squad travelled up to Villa Park during the international break back in February.
Howe could land NUFC's new Waddle as PIF plot bid for "unbelievable" 110-goal machine - opinion
Now that they are seemingly out of trouble, Newcastle United can look to level up their squad in a bid to achieve a higher Premier League finish next season.
Transfer insider: Everton now want £13.5m-rated 'magician' on free transfer; he's 'unbelievable'
Everton are reportedly among a number of clubs who want to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer in the summer.
Gerrard and Lange now eyeing cut-price transfer for 'superstar' attacker who loves playing Villa
Aston Villa are considering a cut-price move for Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to 90min.
Mbeumo and Toney shine for Brentford against West Ham as Bees take giant step towards survival
Brentford made it four league wins in five with an assertive and deserved victory over West Ham on Sunday afternoon. The Bees were comprehensive winners over David Moyes' side, and were totally deserving of their victory on the day with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney proving vital.
EPL: Brentford continue hot streak with win over West Ham
Brentford continued their resurgent form by beating West Ham United 2-0 at home in on Sunday to rack up a fourth win in five matches and take another step towards guaranteeing their Premier League survival. Fresh from their shock 4-1 win at Champions League holders Chelsea last week, Thomas Frank's side overwhelmed another side with European ambitions, Bryan Mbeumo opening the scoring in the second half before top scorer Ivan Toney doubled the lead.
Thomas Frank: Brentford close to a complete performance against West Ham
Thomas Frank felt Brentford’s performance against West Ham was their best of the season after goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney surely banished any lingering fears of relegation.