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Aston Villa’s three best players of the season so far – Ayew shining light

Aston Villa’s Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring their first goal (REUTERS)
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The club may be struggling but not all the players have been.

Aston Villa’s Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring their first goalAston Villa’s Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring their first goal

Aston Villa have not had the ideal start to life in the Championship. They are currently dangerously close to the relegation zone and, as a result, they recently sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo – with Steve Clarke now taking temporary charge of the team.

But whilst they may be trailing behind in the league there have still been some good performers for the club.

Here are the three best Aston Villa players so far this season…

Newcastle's Dwight Gayle in action with Aston Villa's James ChesterNewcastle’s Dwight Gayle in action with Aston Villa’s James Chester

3) James Chester

The Welsh international arrived from West Brom this summer to strengthen the backline and has certainly performed better than fellow summer signing Tommy Elphick.

He still has room to improve but has proved a good buy so far.

Aston Villa's Jonathan Kodjia heads at goalAston Villa’s Jonathan Kodjia heads at goal

2) Jonathan Kodjia

Another summer signing who has quickly won over the Aston Villa fans.

The Ivory Coast international is living up to his price-tag with some excellent performances for the club. If he could add some more goals he would be considered even more pivotal.

Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew shoots at goalAston Villa’s Jordan Ayew shoots at goal

1) Jordan Ayew

The Ghanaian can feel generally aggrieved to be where he is in the league table with Villa.

Playing from his less favoured position of the wing he has put in a string of good performances for Villa.

If he can keep it up, there is always hope Villa can start climbing the table soon.