EMERY YET TO OPT FOR ELLIOTT YES

UNAI EMERY admits Aston Villa could face a decision on Harvey Elliott's future in January.

- JOHN TOWNLEY

The Liverpool loanee has only made five appearances for Villa since joining on deadline day, but has not been named in any of the last four Premier League matchday squads.

While he was not able to face parent club Liverpool, Elliott did not feature on the bench against Manchester City, Bournemouth or Leeds United.

If Elliott plays 10 matches for Villa, the club is obliged to pay £35million to sign the 22-year-old permanently.

There have been suggestions that Emery (top) is not playing Elliott because he is unsure whether he improves his side in the long-term.