Former Aston Villa coach Ray Wilkins fears they're facing relegation.

Remi Garde's side are rock-bottom of the table, five points adrift of safety after a dismal start to the season.

When asked if he thought Villa would survive, Wilkins told BT Sport: "No. I think it's extremely difficult for them at the moment.

"I would love to see them [stay up], because I had a really nice affinity with the guys, but I think where they find themselves at the moment it's going to take a hell of a lot to transfer that into massive points.

"I think it's going to be an extremely difficult season for them."