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Aston Villa did not sign a striker last month because of Wesley Moraes

Aston Villa are one of the teams in strong contention to finish in the European places following a strong start to the 2020-21 Premier League campaign, and winning their two outstanding games will push them into the top-seven.

They have gone from relegation candidates to Europa League hopefuls within a year, and the transfer businesses they did last summer are to thank for their impressive form.

While Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has established himself as one of Villa’s most important players since joining from Arsenal, Ollie Watkins has arguably become their best player in the final third.