Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is rebuilding the forward line after key departures. Mbaye arrived from Paris St-Germain for £47m, while Garnacho joined on loan from Chelsea. Both are expected to supply Jackson, who had a 21.1% conversion rate at Bayern Munich. Between them, Watkins and Rogers scored 46% of Villa's Premier League goals last season, but all four have left. Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham also support Jackson. George Hemmings, the 19-year-old academy product, impressed Emery but has limited top-flight experience. Manzambi has yet to debut due to a knee injury.

Emery emphasized patience, stating: "We must be patient, and we should understand that we are rebuilding the team." Only Jackson and Zion Suzuki started the draw at Hull. Emery faces the challenge of integrating 10 new players quickly, with the Champions League match against Brugge next.