Is Jackson underrated? Could Emery reunion unlock more from him at Villa?

During his time at Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson earned an unwanted reputation as an unusually unreliable finisher. He missed a lot of clear chances. But does that mean other top clubs are making a mistake in turning to the Senegalese striker? Not necessarily.

The words of Brentford owner Matthew Benham when speaking at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference earlier this year feel particularly relevant here. "For a striker, getting in position is way more informative than finishing," Benham explained.