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'The confidence is back' - Elmohamady warns rivals as Aston Villa target Championship playoff spot

Dean Smith's side are fifth in the table and they are looking to stretch their six-game unbeaten run in a bid to strengthen their playoff chances

With just seven games left before the end of the regular Championship season, Aston Villa midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady has sent a warning to rivals that the team's confidence is back.

Aston Villa are yet to lose a game since their last defeat to West Bromwich Albion on February 16 and they have won their last five games with just a goal conceded.

Following their 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, Dean Smith's side moved to fifth in the second-tier division with 60 points from39 matches.