Harvey Elliott will go a fourth-straight match without seeing a minute of football for Aston Villa.

Elliott, who joined Unai Emery's side on a season-long loan from Liverpool, was left out of the matchday squad for the Villans' clash against Manchester City. Jamie O'Hara and Gabby Agbonlahor row over combined Tottenham and Aston Villa XI

What is the clause in Elliott's transfer and how can it be triggered?

As part of Elliott's deadline day switch, Villa are obliged to make the move permanent for £35million should the midfielder make 10 appearances this season.

To date, Elliott has featured five times for Villa across all competitions.

talkSPORT also understands that Elliott's move to Villa Park was driven by then now former sporting director Monchi rather than Emery.

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