Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to win final game and secure great escape

• Manager says ‘now we’ve got the season in our own hands’
  
• Mikel Arteta refuses to criticise Arsenal after defeat

Dean Smith admitted Aston Villa must target victory in their final match against West Ham to ensure Premier League survival after climbing out of the relegation zone for the first time since the end of February by beating Arsenal.

A brilliant goal from Mahmoud Trezeguet in the first half and a resolute defensive performance from the hosts sealed the win against Mikel Arteta’s side, who were heavily changed from the FA Cup semi-final triumph against Manchester City at the weekend.

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from Football | The Guardian https://bit.ly/2WK1oLp