Aston Villa enter into another game that they can likely afford to lose, but with the results of the weekend going very much their way an unexpected result would be a massive boost to their survival hopes.

Arsenal’s had a rough week and Villa has shown real improvement of late. Is a potentially season-saving shock at the Emirates in the cards?

Ahead of Villa's trip to the Emirates, we have a chat with Ted of SB Nation's Arsenal blog the Short Fuse.

Favorable results elsewhere have left the window open just a crack for Aston Villa, but seizing opportunity has not been one of this team's strong points this season. Can that trend change against a tough West Ham side?

Despite a horrid run of results, Villa has shown recent flashes of quality. Against one of the better Everton teams of the past few years, it's going to require them to put together a complete game at that level if they hope to earn any points.

Ahead of Aston Villa's visit to Goodison Park on Saturday, Calvin of SB Nation's Everton blog Royal Blue Mersey answered some questions about the Toffees.

With many of their relegation rivals facing stiff competition, Aston Villa has a golden chance to make their outlook slightly less dire. Can Villa pull themselves together against Newcastle and give themselves some much needed breathing room?

Aston Villa is in much bigger trouble than a trip to Wembley and a crack at England's third most prestigious trophy could solve, but the boost to morale and ability to overcome adversity could be crucial in getting things back on the right track.

Aston Villa is in desperate need of a win to get things back on track, but they'll enter this West Midlands derby in the unfamiliar position of underdogs as they face a suddenly struggling West Brom (assuming the snow melts.)

Aston Villa supporters will be dreading the visit from Southampton. But it's essential to cling to hope...because that's about all there is right now.

The first leg of a League Cup tie is always a massive game, but Aston Villa's trip to Valley Parade has implications that are even more far reaching than would typically be the case.

Villa have the chance to pick up some momentum, but they've got to clear the first hurdle.

2012 was one of the worst of the Premier League era for Aston Villa, and it certainly ended in dreadfully appropriate fashion. Will 2013 bring with it a fresh new start?

As nice as it would be to see Aston Villa come roaring out of the gates en route to a classy display against Wigan Athletic, Paul Lambert may well find that the better path will be found by simply looking to stop the bleeding.

With Sunday's 8-0 defeat to Chelsea hanging heavy in the air, a strong bounce-back performance could be vital to the short-term viability of Aston Villa's march back towards respectability.