Aston Villa news: Fan views on Champions League

We asked for you to tell us in just one sentence why Aston Villa will qualify for the Champions League.

Here are some of your comments:

Ian: As reigning champions.

Prit: Strength in depth and the master strategist that is Unai Emery.

Andy: Because they have an appealing mixture of youth, naivety and experience that is rolling a crest of a wave.

Nick: January transfer business!

Phil: Villa are coming into form, with a fully-fit squad, play teams around them next month and will take points from them.

Lee: One word – Asensio!

Jeremy: Squad depth, fewer injuries and in Unai we trust!

Michael: We have a better manager, better squad and a much better fanbase than the opposing teams!

Jonathan: Aston Villa are going to beat Barcelona in the final of the Champions League to qualify for it next season.