With three out of six points in the UEFA Europa Conference League and a top-five finish in the Premier League, Aston Villa has had an outstanding start to the new campaign.
Supporters have had time to consider the campaign thus far thanks to the international break in October. The players that have impressed the most and least can also be considered.
Although Unai Emery’s team is doing a fantastic job, there have been some inconsistent performances and energy levels across the team, suggesting that action may be done in January.
Here are eight players who could depart and five who won’t, ranging from those who haven’t had enough game time to those who have excelled or suffered.