Analysis

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Captain, Mile Jedinak of Australia looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Australia and Peru at Fisht Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: How long will the Mile Jedinak centre-back experiment continue?

Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich Town: Player ratings, Villa get bit by Bruce-ball

Aston Villa: The Revolving Door of the Starting XI

Aston Villa Defeat Wigan 3-2 in Dramatic Fashion

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Andre Green of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 3-2 Wigan Athletic: 3 takeaways from home opener

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Glenn Whelan of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Matchweek 2: Aston Villa host revamped Wigan Athletic

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa is tackled by Adam Clayton of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final:Second Leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s unwillingness to sell stars is admirable

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on from the bench during a friendly match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Banks' Stadium on July 25, 2018 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s large squad could mean transfer business is nearing end

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer in action during a friendly match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Banks' Stadium on July 25, 2018 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa come from behind to defeat Hull City in opening EFL match

HULL, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Stephen Kingsley (R) of Hull City in action against Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (L) of Cardiff City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Cardiff City at KCOM Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Aston Villa v. Hull City: Previewing the Tigers’ hopes

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa have the personnel to utilize a high press system

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

5 days until Hull City: Projecting the Aston Villa opening XI

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Villa defender Tommy Elphick in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James' Park on February 20, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Steve Bruce needs to trust Tommy Elphick this season

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: James Chester of Aston Villa celebrates victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

James Chester’s Top Flight Hopes Start and End with Aston Villa

PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

The Three Headed Lion: Top Questions for the Aston Villa Defense, Midfield, and Attack

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: James Chester of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

3-back system not the way forward for Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ritchie De Laet of Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on September 11, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ritchie De Laet making waves during Aston Villa pre-season

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Ross McCormack looks on during a Melbourne City A-League training session on November 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Bruce and McCormack’s lack of communication is beyond petty

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Jed Steer of Aston Villa during the pre season friendly match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s three-headed goalkeeper competition will have to do

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Anthony Grant of Peterborough United is blocked by Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Steve Bruce can relieve pressure at club by trusting youth

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Aston Villa Manager Steve Bruce on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa at Portman Road on April 21, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: An analysis of Steve Bruce’s time as manager

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: James Chester of Aston Villa controls the ball as Jonny Howson of Middlesbrough chases during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Aston Villa defense set to regress heavily after personnel losses

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Ahmed Elmohamady of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Reading at Villa Park on April 3, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Grading Aston Villa right backs in the 2017/2018 season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa consoles Jonathan Kodija of Aston Villa following their sides defeat in the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Player ratings from the EFL Championship play-off final

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: John Terry of Aston Villa and Sam Johnstone of Aston Villa celebrate victory together after the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Reading at Villa Park on April 3, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Staying or Leaving Aston Villa Football Club: Goalkeepers

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Sam Johnstone of Aston Villa celebrates his sides victory after the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Grading Aston Villa goalkeeper play in the 2017/2018 season

COLCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer celebrates with Andre Green after saving a penalty during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Colchester United and Aston Villa at Colchester Community Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Colchester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Andre Green needs to prove himself all over again

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa battles for possession with Adama Traore of Middlesbrough and Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final:Second Leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Ranking Advantages, Position-by-Position