Since when did Wednesday become Man Utd, we should beat them comfortably. I am going for villa to win 0-2 with goals from Ayew and Bacuna.
This league is at a level where most of last years dross will be above average.
The defence will benefit not only from dropping a level, but also from having some guts and leadership (Elphick) and a less flappable keeper behind it. For all we moan about them, Hutton and cissoko are above average for the Championship and Amavi when fit will be a star in it.
In midfield Grealish looks rejuvinated and pumped up for the season, he can be a big player for us this year. Bacuna will be above average at that level, Tsibola will be a good signing and give us some mucularity, Gardner is proven at that level. We also have signings to come in shortly.
Ayew is probably the best striker in the Championship. Gestede will be a useful option in some games, and we will likely sign a new first choice centre forward anyway.
It's going to be a good year for us methinks