'A no-excuse culture is needed... time for this team to prove their mettle'

Another year goes by without a domestic trophy for Aston Villa after an eventful fall out of the FA Cup. The wait continues for the return of silverware in B6, but another cup departure is a reminder that Villa must learn to capitalise on the big moments. Now in the final third of the Premier League season, it's crunch time for Villa to show that they can achieve their goals for this campaign.