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Aston Villa will look to extend their current winning streak as they make the trip to Switzerland on Thursday to face Basel in the Europa League .

Unai Emery's side put a firm dent into Arsenal's gap at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over the Gunners at Villa Park over the weekend. Villa are now just three points off the league leaders.

The Claret and Blue boss will now be looking ahead to Thursday's European game against Swiss side Basel. It will be the club's fourth match in 11 days, with the busy festive period in full swing.

With the games coming thick and fast, Emery will be hoping he can keep a fit squad to allow for rotation and ensure his key players are rested for crucial fixtures.

With this in mind, Birmingham Mail has taken a look at A

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