Aston Villa faces legal action over safety chiefs’ decision to ban Israeli fans from their ground next month, it can be revealed.

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands has called for “an immediate review” of the decision not to allow supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to attend November’s Europa League fixture against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

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The decision to ban Israeli supporters from attending a football match at Aston Villa attracted widespread condemnation on Thursday night.

Aston Villa imagined a summer where Marco Asensio’s name would light up Villa Park again. However, the story took an unexpected turn. After a loan spell that brought new energy into their attack

Aston Villa signed Evann Guessand over the summer but were limited in the transfer market due to financial fair play rules. However, one attacking midfielder that has yet to make an impact at Villa Park after joining on loan could be the catalyst for an uptick in performances for Emery’s men.