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Villa are ready to 'frighten' Europe again

Related Topics: David Villa, Nigel Spink, Unai Emery

Aston Villa are ready to upset the European establishment again, according to former goalkeeper Nigel Spink.

The 66-year-old - who won the European Cup when Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in 1982 - expects Unai Emery's side to provide some shocks this season.

Villa return to the competition for the first time since 1983 when they travel to Young Boys in the Champions League on Tuesday.

They also host Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bologna and Celtic, and travel to Club Bruge, RB Leipzig and Monaco.

"It's an open field and they've got a free shot in some ways.