Wilfried Singo's early header was the difference between the teams as Villa tasted defeat for the first time in six outings in all competitions. Monaco had only won two of their last 11 matches ...

MONACO, France :AS Monaco edged out Aston Villa 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with an early goal from Wilfried Singo as the Ligue 1 side secured their first victory of the year.

Monaco's Breel Embolo, left, and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa fight for the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Aston Villa at the Louis II stadium in Monaco.