Elliott's job to convince Emery is only HARV done so far

UNAI Emery has challenged Harvey Elliott to prove he has a future at Aston Villa despite being frozen out.

- By JONATHAN VEAL

Elliott joined Villa on loan from Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September in a move that would turn permanent if conditions, such as a certain amount of appearances, were met.

However, the 22-year-old has struggled for game time, starting just twice and being an unused substitute in Villa's last three games before being left out of the squad completely for Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Emery reiterated that Elliott is behind others such as Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia and Ross Barkley in the pecking order, but says he can force his way back into his plans.

"He is training well, and he played some matches, but the performances weren't what we needed," the Spaniard said after Matty Cash's first-half goal earned a fourth Premier League win in a row.