Things are, as the kids like to say, about to get real.

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.

There has been a lot of talk that Aston Villa can't close out matches. We decided to find out if that was really true. The result? It is, but it's not as bad as you probably think.

Sun continues to rise in east, water remains wet, Aston Villa drop points thanks to late goal.

Join us as we cower in terror as Aston Villa travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal.

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.

A three-week break has put this club into perspective.

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?

Aston Villa once again gave away a two-goal lead to Everton at Goodison Park, dampening what was potentially one of the season's best performances and a possible springboard to a turn in fortunes.