Aston Villa are back in the Premier League after beating Derby County 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium on Monday.
Goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn gave Villa the victory in a match that is reported to be worth between £170m and £180m to the winning team.
Villa’s victory was given a “royal approval”, says Metro, as Price William cheered on his team at Wembley.
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