Soccer: Sean Miller picks Essen vs Holstein Kiel in Wednesday DFB Pokal, plus Sheffield United vs Aston Villa

Can Aston Villa make Europe? With two games in hand, they could

It is still tough to look at the Premier League table and figure out where some of the teams will finish.

Manchester City has won the league, of course, that much we know. But when it comes to the top four UEFA Champions League places, nor the fifth and sixth (maybe seventh) place Europa spots, it is still up in the air.

Aston Villa has two games in hand on the rest of the teams, and is desperate to make another foray into Europe.

Today, the Villains take on Sheffield United, which is 15 points from safety with just 12 matches to go. The Blades have been dulled, and are heading back to the Championship.

Aston Villa needs to win today to keep up its momentum.

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GERMANY DFB POKAL QUARTERFINALS

Rot-Weiss Essen (+380) vs. Holstein Kiel (-125), draw (+245), 12:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN+)

ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE

Sheffield United (+270) vs. Aston Villa (+106), draw (+240), 1 p.m. EST (Peacock)

THE PICKS:

Holstein Kiel ML (-125)

Aston Villa ML (+106)