Aston Villa enjoyed a superb campaign in the season just gone, securing Champions League qualification with a fourth-place finish., but how did their squad value? Unai Emery made a number of key signings last summer, with significant cash spent, but squad value can also grow with good form from, something Villa managed plenty of during the 2023/24 season.
The premier League never stands still, though, and many of the top tier clubs saw the value of their respective squads increase, with others seeing decreases. Here we round up a Premier League table based on squad value increases and decreases since the start of the season. Take a look below to see where Villa rank.
17. Arsenal
Arsenal came up just short with their Premier League title bid and lost £200,000 in squad value along the way. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
18. Chelsea
Chelsea turned it around late in the season, but their squad value still dipped by £37.95m. | Getty Images
19. Everton
Everton saw a value decrease of £58,75, which is no help given their financial issues. | Getty Images
20. Manchester United
United endured a difficult season, and their squad value reflected that, with a decrease of £153.45m. | Getty Images