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Aston Villa attacker Bailey: We want to be in the Champions League next season

Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey says a top four finish is their target after victory over Nottingham Forest.

Bailey scored in the 4-1 win on the day.

He later said: "It was a good start for us, obviously our performances have not been great at home, but going 3-0 up gave us loads of confidence.

"It's just in our game plan, sometimes from the right side, sometimes the left. There was a lot of space on the right, I was trying to utilise my speed and quality in there.

"I feel good, obviously I've been working on being more consistent. The work is paying off, I am really happy, and that is what makes me really confidence I can showcase my talent."

On finishing in the top four, he added: "That's the goal for us, we want to be in the Champions League next season. They key is to be consistent and take it step by step.

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