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The Match
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash between Basel and Aston Villa.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Basel and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Basel.
Build-up
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Basel vs. Aston Villa: Premier League high-flyers are underdogs to overcome Swiss giants in Europa League
Aston Villa may be the Premier League's in-form team, but there is an argument that they are the underdogs to overcome Swiss giants Basel in the Europa League on Thursday night.10:56
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Basel: Predicted XI for Europa League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Basel.Dec 9, 15:05
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How to watch Basel vs. Aston Villa: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's Europa League clash between Basel and Aston Villa.Dec 8, 20:12
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