It’s been less than two weeks since the season ended and Aston Villa are already adding to their ranks as they look to improve next season.
Steven Gerrard’s side will be eagerly preparing for the 2022/23 campaign and can now look forward to playing another one of their Midlands rivals, Nottingham Forest.
Steve Cooper’s side became the final team to feature in the top flight next season after they beat Huddersfield Town in Sunday’s play-off final.
Their promotion has enabled a full betting market to be formed for next season’s Premier League standings.
Here is where Aston Villa, Wolves, Nottingham Forest and others are predicted to finish.
Steve Cooper’s side became the final team to feature in the top flight next season after they beat Huddersfield Town in Sunday’s play-off final.
5. 16th - Southampton
Odds for the title: 1000-1. Odds for relegation: 7-2.
6. 15th - Leeds United
Odds for the title: 750-1. Odds for relegation: 11-4.
7. 14th - Crystal Palace
Odds for the title: 500-1. Odds for relegation: 6-1 (but as short as 4s with some firms),
8. 13th - Wolves
Odds for the title: 500-1. Odds for relegation: 6-1.