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A Birmingham pub issued a clear message ahead of the controversial Aston Villa game tonight.

A ten-minute walk from Villa Park Stadium , The Aston Inn is self-described as the 'best place to be on match days'.

Tonight's match day is unlike any other with controversy surrounding the fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

READ MORE: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv protests start early as police prepare security ring of steel

Last month, West Midlands Police banned fans of the Israeli club after considering the Europa League game 'high risk'.

In response, Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised the ban and called it the 'wrong decision'.

Days later, the Tel Aviv football derby between Maccabi and Hapoel was called off over fans rioting.

With over 700 police officers expected in

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