Early goals settle Midlands derby as Villa boost European hopes

The two certainly served up a clash that would do Wembley proud, should they win their respective semi-finals later this month

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (second right) has a shot blocked by Nottingham Forest's Willy Boly (left). Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Premier League: Aston Villa 2 Nottingham Forest 1

Early goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen settled a Midlands derby that could have a big bearing on the Champions League places - and also serve as a preview of the FA Cup Final.