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Keith Wyness sends message to Aston Villa fans on Twitter

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Aston Villa won against Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

Picture Supplied by Action Images - Keith Wyness

Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness has taken to social networking site Twitter to praise the club’s fans for their support on Saturday afternoon.

Villa got the better of Wigan Athletic 2-0 away from home at the DW Stadium in the Championship.

After a goalless first half, James Chester put the Villans in the lead in the 73rd minute, and Scott Hogan doubled the advantage six minutes before the full-time whistle.

Villa CEO Wyness has thanked the fans on Twitter for their support to the team, while club chairman Tony Xia has revelled in the win.

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hosts Wigan had 56% of the possession, took 15 shots of which six were on target, and earned nine corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Villa had 44% of the possession, took eight shots of which three were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport.

New owner Dr Tony Xia during the press conference