Aston Villa are still in contention for automatic promotion to the Premier League following Tuesday night's victory over Reading.

Steve Bruce's side are seven points adrift of the top two with six games left to play, but as it stands, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City are making it into the Premier League via the automatic route.

Villa's stock dropped slightly in recent weeks after failing to win three Championship matches on the trot.

However, goals from Birkir Bjarnason, Conor Hourihane and Scott Hogan against Reading ensured that the Midlands outfit got back to winning ways at Villa Park.

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Understandably, the supporters were delighted with the result, and special praise was given to Hogan and Jack Grealish.

Bjarnason also dominated the social media channels, with supporters hailing his performance, in particular the 25-yard strike that rippled the back of the net in the one-sided clash against the Royals.

The midfielder has only started nine league matches this season and has come off the bench in a further 12, scoring three goals and creating one assist.