Breel Embolo spoke to the media in AS Monaco's press conference ahead of facing Aston Villa in the Champions League

Everton are actively pursuing potential new signings before the January transfer window closes with the club outlining their stance on Marcus Edwards and Breel Embolo. With the club’s takeover by The Friedkin Group having been completed on December 19 and the announcement on January 14 that following a brace of separate points deductions last season,

Previewing Monaco vs Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

With Prince William watching on, Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco. Villa led the standings early in the league phase of the competition after winning its first three games.

In a thrilling Ligue 1 match, Monaco drew 2-2 against Nantes after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Matthis Abline and Kelvin Amian scored early for Nantes, but Monaco's Breel Embolo and Mohammed Salisu quickly equalized.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco.

Victory in Monaco would move Villa within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stage - Emery and his players will be ready

Denis Zakaria has recovered from an illness, whilst Wilfried Singo has recovered from a minor back injury which saw him miss out on Friday’s defeat to Montpellier HSC. Both are expected to start

AS Monaco can mathematically secure their qualification for the next stage of the UEFA Champions League in the event that they secure a draw against Aston Villa at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday,

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AS Monaco (third in Ligue 1) and Montpellier HSC (18th) take the pitch at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Friday at 1:00 PM ET.AS Monaco’s last game was a 2-2 draw away from home