AS Monaco edged out Aston Villa 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with an early goal from Wilfried Singo as the Ligue 1 side secured their first victory of the year.

Going into the penultimate matchday of their Champions League group stage campaign, Monaco had been winless since the turn of the year. Their ongoing crisis had found its root in a late collapse at

Aston Villa missed the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade

Aston Villa’s Champions League last-16 chances dented in Monaco - Monaco 1-0 Aston Villa: Wilfried Singo’s early goal proved the difference

Monaco ground out a 1-0 home win against Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, denying the Premier League side the chance to all but book their spot in the round of 16.

Obviously satisfied with three points against Aston Villa to obtain qualification for the Champions League playoffs (1-0), the two defenders and the Monaco goalkeeper spoke in the mixed zone.

Aston Villa missed the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II .

A top eight finish for Villa, who were unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, is now in jeopardy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Atalanta moved up to a provisional third in the Champions League table and within sight of the last 16 after Tuesday's 5-0 home romp over Sturm Graz, who are now eliminated. Wilfried Singo's eighth-minute goal helped Monaco edge Aston Villa 1-0 at home to sit ninth,