Published: 17:00, 15 October 2025 | Updated: 17:01, 15 October 2025

It's all looking a lot healthier in this international break for Aston Villa.

Having entered the September window with no goals, no wins and not much joy, they have turned it around since, going unbeaten in the league and having won their last four matches in all competitions.

They're up from 19th to 13th, and that's the kind of positive trajectory they will need to continue if they are to meet this season's expectations. A brutal run of fixtures greets them when this break ends, with trips to Tottenham and Liverpool each side of hosting Manchester City, however.

We put out the call for your questions on all things Villa, and here our expert TOM COLLOMOSSE tells you everything you need to know...

How much input will Roberto Olabe have into the group of players already there? Will he assess the players we already have, or take instruction from Emery, for example ‘I want him’, ‘Can you sell him’? – Alex Berwick

Very much the latter, Alex. The entire Aston Villa...