CHAMPIONSHIP
CHASING down the top two looks increasingly unlikely, but defender James Chester believes Aston Villa will be the team to fear in the playoffs.
Steve Bruce’s team assured themselves of at least a play-off place by beating Leeds United 1-0 at Villa Park on Friday night.
Chester, 29, said: “If we play like we have done against Cardiff and Wolves here (a 4-1 win at Villa Park in March), we are a threat for anyone.
“But if we have to go through the play-off route, then I am not sure too many teams will want to play against us.”

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