Battered Steve Bruce demands fighting spirit from Aston Villa players as hopes of securing automatic promotion fade after Norwich defeat
If Aston Villa have serious ambitions of promotion back to the Premier League, they have a funny way of showing it.
Steve Bruce’s side were lacklustre and apathetic against Norwich, lacking bite or menace.
A repeat on Tuesday at home to second-placed Cardiff and their chances of a top-two finish will pretty much evaporate.
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