Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

MacPhee having a word with the ball boy and the fourth official. He and Emery want the ball in quickly and are already on the case of the officials for time-wasting. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Villa Park waiting to explode. Clapping and roaring at every tackle/pass. McGinn's set piece is dangerous but no one is there at the back post. Even from kick off - Watkins back heeling it and running forward - #AVFC's intention was obvious. Start fast and forward

Jacob Tanswell

Atmosphere is so loud and striking that it must be so difficult for the players not to get swept up in this and instead play slow and feel the other team out. #AVFC

John Townley

We're underway at Villa Park. Villa are kicking towards the Holte End first... #AVFC 0-0 Nottingham Forest (0-1 AGG)

Jacob Tanswell

Huge roar as the Villa players return in after the warm-up. Marinakis is here and has been watching from the sidelines. As has Amadou Onana. It's loud in Villa Park. I think, and hope, #AVFC will play with this emotion and be quicker/more forward-thinking as a result

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne; Tielemans, Lindelof; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins One change from first leg. McGinn fit. Lindelof replaces Onana - has had substitute cameos in midfield this season but not started there. Big call

Jacob Tanswell

Victor Lindelof starts in midfield. #AVFC and Unai Emery been working on this/practising during the week.

AVFC The Religion

Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Leeds United have made internal checks over a potential move for attacker Leo Scienza from Southampton. @Ekremkonur #AVFC #THRC #LUFC

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "Tonight, we know what needs to be done. Something future generations will always remember. One last push to the final at a full and loud Villa Park. All together, fans and players. Do your part, enjoy the moment. No more needs to be said." #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Claret and blue flags for every Villa supporter tonight... #AVFC