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The history of Aston Villa Football Club
Aston Villa Football Club, commonly referred to as Villa, is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. The club was founded in 1874 and competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Villa are one of the most successful clubs in English football, having won the FA Cup seven times, the League Cup five times, and the European Cup once. The club's highest league finish was second place in the 1992–93 season.
Villa's home ground is Villa Park, which has a capacity of over 42,000. The club's crest features a lion rampant, which is the symbol of the city of Birmingham.
Recent history
In the 2010–11 season, Villa finished seventh in the Premier League, which was their highest finish in the league since the 2009–10 season. The club also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, where they were defeated by Arsenal.
In the 2011–12 season, Villa finished 16th in the Premier League, which was their lowest finish in the league since the 2007–08 season. The club also reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where they were defeated by Chelsea.
In the 2012–13 season, Villa finished 15th in the Premier League, which was their second lowest finish in the league since the 2007–08 season. The club also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, where they were defeated by Wigan Athletic.
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