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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.
9. RM - Emiliano Buendia, 1.1%
A major injury blow to Emi Buendia (6.0) has been confirmed by the club today. His ownership will no doubt drop over the next 24 hours. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. ST - Moussa Diaby, 6.7%
There’s a lot of hope that Moussa Diaby (6.5), who is classed as a midfielder, could play up front for Aston Villa. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. ST - Ollie Watkins, 24.1%
The most popular Aston Villa asset, fantasy managers have been flocking to Ollie Watkins (8.0) after the injury to Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images