Aston Villa Champions League qualification explained as Premier League reality becomes clearerAston Villa’s Champions League hopes have dwindled after failing to capitalize on recent matches against struggling teams. Despite a 12-match unbeaten home run, Villa has dropped points against West Ham, Wolves, and Ipswich, leaving them ninth in the standings. With 13 games remaining, Villa needs to secure 30 points to finish fifth and qualify for the Champions League, based on historical averages.