It’s just a number, right? Ask any self-respecting red and they’ll swiftly let you know otherwise. It’s not that it’s wonder can miraculously transform a good player to that of a modern great; it’s more so a fact that many of the games greats have just so happened to call this particular number their own. […]

John McGinn was considered a doubt for the game against Manchester United this weekend after suffering a blow to the head against Everton. The midfielder was substituted a half an hour after the incident and played through dizziness, which is rather worrying, but Aston Villa have confirmed McGinn would be available for selection on Saturday. […]