Passing into the mouth of danger once and being bitten early did not scare Villa away from their desire to play the same way. When passes were crisp and accurate, they broke through Monaco lines, with Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey all having shooting opportunities.

Victory in Monaco would move Villa within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stage - Emery and his players will be ready

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke with the press following his side’s defeat to Monaco in the Champions League league phase

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he fears his side's 1-0 defeat to AS Monaco on Tuesday may have cost them their chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco.

Unai Emery feels Aston Villa have blown their Champions League top-eight chances - The 1-0 defeat was just Villa’s second from seven matches in an impressive debut season.

Unai Emery didn't hold back after Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat to Monaco, admitting his side's set-pieces "were horrible", claiming some players aren't following the plan he has for them while conceding that the club's chances of finishing in the Champions League top eight could now be over.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has picked his side to face AS Monaco in the Champions League this evening (5:45pm)

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Julio Enciso’s loan exit to Ipswich Town for the rest of the season leaves Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter as the only available options in the No. 9 and No. 10 combination favoured by head coach Fabian Hurzeler.

Moments later, the hosts scored the only goal of the game. A mistake from Tyrone Mings lead to a corner where Thilo Kehrer headed a powerful shot towards goal and despite Emi Martínez making a fine reaction save, Wilfried Singo headed home from close range.