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From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win

From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win
BBC Sport Tuesday 08 September 2026, 20:32 UTC 1 min read
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Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.

Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.
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