Celtic have recorded back-to-back clean sheets on the road in Europe and a third shutout at Villa Park would be a real confidence booster heading into the playoffs. But Celts face a team gunning for last 16 qualification and Unai Emery’s motivated troops will likely be too hot to handle.

Morgan Rogers inspired the Lions to victory with his first career hat-trick, including two goals in the opening five minutes, and although Celtic fought back with a brace from Adam Idah, the Premier League side prevailed to seal a top-eight finish in the 36-team standings.

Tottenham debutant Olivia Holdt scored a superb stoppage time free-kick to seal a dramatic late 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace. Bethany England opened the scoring in the driving rain, heading home from a superb cross from Anna Csiki. Less than ten minutes later the striker scored again with another header, this time from a Maite Oroz corner.

Leicester pushed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou closer to the sack with a 2-1 win that extended Spurs' dismal run, while Aston Villa were frustrated by West Ham in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers brings a history of success against the Birmingham-based side that could inspire confidence among the

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said that he has "enough players to compete and feel confident" after an injury to Tyrone Mings limited his options in defence ahead of the visit of Celtic in the Champions League.

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The ex-Liverpool midfielder endured a tricky time at the Asian club and parted company today, avoiding the impending back-to-back sacking.