Smith focused on survival after win over Watford.
Boss Dean Smith has thrown down the survival gauntlet to Aston Villa after their last-gasp win over Watford.
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Smith hopeful his players can deal with Deeney when Watford visit Villa Park
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith fears Watford striker Troy Deeney could again return to haunt his side.
Villa seal Samatta deal to boost Smith’s attacking options
Aston Villa have moved to solve their striker shortage by signing Genk’s Mbwana Samatta.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Kalinic joins Toulouse on loan
Aston Villa goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic has joined French Ligue One side Toulouse on loan until the end of the season.
Villa set to secure Samatta move but Smith admits he still needs extra firepower
Aston Villa are set to clinch an £8.5million move for Mbwana Samatta but with boss Dean Smith confirming he still needs another striker.
Smith backs Jack as the Greal deal for England
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish possesses “star quality” and is doing everything possible to earn a maiden England call-up.
Dean Smith delighted with Jack Grealish and Villa debutant Pepe Reina after draw
Dean Smith is running out of superlatives for Jack Grealish and hailed the “telling contribution” of debutant Pepe Reina after Aston Villa hit back to draw 1-1 at Brighton.
Smith backs Reina to help Villa avoid relegation from Premier League
Boss Dean Smith has backed Pepe Reina to help lead Aston Villa to safety.
Guardiola hails record-breaking Aguero as ‘one of the best’
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero will “die scoring goals” after his record-breaking hat-trick demolished Aston Villa.
Dean Smith laughs off criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has laughed off criticism of Pep Guardiola.
Villa manager Smith refuses to give Manchester City an easy victory
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists he will never give Manchester City an easy checkmate.