Villa are up against it heading into the second leg of their all-English Europa League semi-final, trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg.

Goals from Gallagher and Richarlison secured a 2-1 win over Aston Villa that lifted Tottenham out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Spurs climbed out of the relegation zone with Sunday’s win at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa were beaten at Craven Cottage.

Villa eased to a 4-0 win against Bologna at Villa Park, securing a 7-1 victory on aggregate.

Carrick oversaw an impressive victory over Aston Villa on Sunday as United remained in the driving seat for a Champions League spot.

Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and substitute Benjamin Sesko were on target at Old Trafford.

The English team clinched a place in the top two with victory having trailed RB Salzburg 2-0 on Thursday night.

Goals from Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins claimed the points at St James’ Park.

Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 25th minute.

Villa could have climbed above Manchester City and cut the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points with victory.

Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League following goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus.

The recent arrivals combined to turn defeat into victory for Aston Villa against Chelsea on Saturday.

Unai Emery’s side will rub shoulders with Europe’s elite for the first time in 41 years.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper, meanwhile, heads into the weekend under pressure.

The Spaniard will not be in the dugout at Villa Park as Arsenal aim to strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League.