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‘Best player’, ‘Outstanding’ – some fans laud another Aston Villa defender after Stoke draw

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Tyrone Mings drew praise from some supporters after Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Stoke City, having delivered another solid performance at the back on Saturday afternoon. The 25-year-old has been in fine form since joining on loan from Bournemouth and impressed his fans enough to receive adulation on social media.

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Against Stoke, Mings completed nine of 14 long passes attempted, made a total of 72 passes with an overall accurate rate of 88%, while making one tackle and two interceptions. The centre-back has been a rock since his arrival but doesn’t have a buying option attached to his loan contract.

It hasn’t stopped fans wanting to sign him this summer, but Villa may have competition. Mings had a lot of suitors before choosing to join the Midlands outfit last month, so the chances of Villa tying him down to a permanent deal are slim.

He’s made a big impression after only five games, but Villa have to end their winless run as soon as possible to stand a chance of finishing in the Championship playoffs. They next face Derby County on March 2 and have gone five games without a win.

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