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Aston Villa survive relegation dogfight with late Grealish strike – The World Game
Jack Grealish’s late goal, coupled with Watford’s 3-2 defeat at Arsenal, was ultimately good enough for Aston Villa to avoid relegation from the Premier League in the final day of action.
The battle to avoid the two remaining relegation places went to the wire as Aston Villa scored in the 84th minute, conceded a minute later, then held on for 1-1 draw at West Ham to survive.
Captain Jack Grealish scored Villa’s goal in what could be his last game for his boyhood club.
“I’m pleased, proud and every adjective to go with it. It is a proud moment and feels better than going up (from the Championship) last season,” Villa manager Dean Smith said.
“Condolences to Watford and Bournemo…
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