Aston Villa are pleased with their improved financial results.
The club's latest financial results showed just a £3.9m loss and prove their cost-cutting to streamline the business is working.
The losses were a £47.9m improvement on the previous year, when they posted losses of £51.8m.
Robin Russell, chief financial officer, said: "We are very pleased to be able to report improved results after a period of heavy financial losses.
"By controlling costs we have been able to take advantage of the new Premier League broadcasting deal to bring the club closer to self-sufficiency.
"Compliance with Financial Fair Play continues to be a key component of our planning and we remain focused on growing the club in a responsible and sustainable way."
