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Aston Villa v Brentford: Key stats & talking points
By Yahoo Sports | | 1/31/2026 8:00 AM
Aston Villa twice faced Brentford in the opening month of the season, losing 1-0 in the league and on penalties in the Carabao Cup as part of a six-match winless start to the season in all competitions. While Brentford have continued to surpass expectations under rookie head coach Keith Andrews, Villa's transformation has been remarkable and relentless. Aston Villa are the Premier League's form side over the past 18 fixtures, earning 43 points – three more than league leaders Arsenal, with Manchester City a point further back and no other team in sight. ... Read full Story