How to watch today’s Basel vs Aston Villa clash: TV Channel and kick-off time
Aston Villa return to the Europa League on Thursday with a tough trip to Basel.
Villa’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday outlined their Premier League title credentials at Villa Park, and Emery’s side must swiftly turn their attention to continental football.
In their last Europa League match, Villa comfortably defeated Young Boys 2-1, and they have already proven that they can see off Swiss opposition.
Aston Villa are the favourites to win the Europa League, and they currently sit third in the table with 12 points from five matches.
Villa News has highlighted everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Where to watch Basel vs Aston Villa
Basel come into the match having won two and lost three of their Europa League games this season.
Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 2-1 loss to Belgian side Genk on 27 November, and it’s no shock that Villa are expected to beat Basel.
The game will be televised on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7:45 pm, and the match starting at 8:00 pm.
| Date | 11 December |
| Kick-off time | 8:00pm |
| Stadium | St. Jakob-Park |
| Channel | TNT Sports 1 |
It is also available to watch or stream on Discovery+ UK, requiring a subscription, and can be viewed on their website or app.
Playing on Thursdays and Sundays most weeks is incredibly demanding for the players, and there is no manager better suited to this busy schedule than Emery.
The Spaniard has won the Europa League a staggering four times, and if he records a 60th win in the competition on Thursday, then Villa are in touching distance of securing a place in the top eight.
A win for Aston Villa has them on the brink of a top-eight finish
Last season, Rangers finished eighth in the table with a total of 14 points, and Villa can exceed that total with a win over Basel.
Their remaining games won’t be easy, with a trip to Fenerbahce and a home clash with RB Salzburg still to come in January.
However, evidence suggests that those matches won’t have much bearing on their overall position, and Emery may rotate his side even more.
Finishing in the top eight means you miss out on the knockout play-off round and qualify automatically for the round of 16.
As a result, Villa supporters should be extremely optimistic that they can avoid extra games in February if they can secure a routine victory in Switzerland.
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