No away fans, protests and 700 police - Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv explained

The Europa League fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa has sparked safety concerns due to the clash between an Israeli team playing in a predominantly Muslim area. Initially, there were calls to remove Israeli teams from international competitions due to the Israel-Gaza war, jeopardizing the game. However, with a ceasefire in place, the match is set to go ahead, with away fans banned from attending. Stay updated on the developments leading up to Thursday's game.