The visitors struggled to break down their hosts, who had Ezri Konsa sent off.

Emery’s side beat Fulham on Saturday.

Wembley is unavailable as Coldplay are scheduled to play a series of concerts.

The recent arrivals combined to turn defeat into victory for Aston Villa against Chelsea on Saturday.

The Egyptian took his goal contributions to 39 in just 26 Premier League games, with 24 goals and 15 assists.

Palmer pulled off a string of saves to frustrate the hosts.

The forward capitalised on a defensive error from the visitors.

Villa have not won in six games.

Since Emery’s appointment in October 2022, Villa have gone from relegation candidates to top of the Champions table.

Unai Emery’s side will rub shoulders with Europe’s elite for the first time in 41 years.

Duran climbed off the bench to score twice in four minutes and put Villa on the brink of qualification to Europe’s premier club competition.

Villa looked to be consolidating fourth position thanks to goals either side of half-time from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.

James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and Timo Werner all scored in a 4-0 win.

There was needle between the teams in November after Matty Cash injured Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper, meanwhile, heads into the weekend under pressure.

The Spaniard will not be in the dugout at Villa Park as Arsenal aim to strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League.

Unai Emery’s men remained in touch with the top four with their latest victory at Villa Park.