It's set to be an electric season for Aston Villa with hopes high following a superb end to the last campaign under Unai Emery.
There's Europa Conference League football to get excited about for Villains fans as well this season and the year ahead all starts at St James' Park this weekend.
Emery's team to face Newcastle United is still under wraps with some positions all but guaranteed and others up for grabs. Some of those most in the know are fantasy football lovers who have spent the summer analysing form and trends to pick their sides for the season ahead.
BirminghamWorld looks at the Aston Villa starting XI that Fantasy Premier League managers want to see, according to player ownership on the game.
1. GK - Emiliano Martinez, 8.1%
Emi Martinez (5.0) is potentially a little overlooked by fantasy managers with excitement over Andre Onana coming in at the same price for Manchester United. Photo: Getty Images
2. LB - Pau Torres, 3.2%
Not too much is known about Pau Torres (4.5) in the Premier League, but he is in some fantasy teams. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB - Tyrone Mings, 15.1%
The most popular Aston Villa defender is Tyrone Mings (4.5), who added a goal and three assists to his clean sheets last season. Photo: Getty Images
4. CB - Calum Chambers, 1.4%
Calum Chambers (4.0) is usually a full-back but makes it into the line-up as the fourth most popular Villa defender. His lowly price is no doubt attracting managers for a bench spot. Photo: Getty Images