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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Hanks a long-time fan of Villa</li><li>Can secure UCL with win </li><li>Movie star a special guest at Villa Park</li></ul>

VIDEO: Tom Hanks in attendance! Hollywood star spotted at Villa Park to see his beloved Aston Villa in action against Liverpool

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The Hollywood megastar is often in attendance to watch the Birmingham-based club and he was not going to miss the night his Villans could qualify for Europe's top competition. He was filmed heading towards the executive boxes pre-match as the players prepared to take on Jurgen Klopp's side.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Surprise! 🤩 Villa fan Tom Hanks is at Villa Park for tonight's match against Liverpool 🟪 <a href="https://t.co/eiYSvWNJnJ">pic.twitter.com/eiYSvWNJnJ</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1790077712670888055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

Hanks has endured the good and the bad times as a Villa fan but will be impressed with what he has seen in recent years, especially since Emery took over. The Midlands club only returned to the Premier League in 2019 and are now on the verge of earning their place among the elite teams of Europe next season. They currently sit fourth in the table and can book their place in next season's Champions League.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Depending on their result against Liverpool, Emery's men could have their season wrapped up by the end of Monday night. Tottenham must win both of their games to have a chance of catching Villa but it seems unlikely that they will forfeit their advantage to Ange Postecoglou's men.

WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA?

VIDEO: Tom Hanks in attendance! Hollywood star spotted at Villa Park to see his beloved Aston Villa in action against Liverpool | Goal.com

Dedicated Aston Villa fan Tom Hanks has been pictured in attendance as Unai Emery&apos;s men look to secure a Champions League spot against Liverpool.