Manzambi maintains stunning start

Johan Manzambi has continued his impressive introduction to the Premier League, recording three goal involvements in his first two starts for the club. His contributions against Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford highlight his immediate impact in the attacking third.

• John McGinn has also been in fine form, registering a goal contribution in each of his last three Premier League games.
• Villa showed significant attacking intent against Brentford, taking 20 shots, their highest tally in a Premier League game this season.
• The Brentford match was a physical encounter, with the visitors committing 24 fouls, the second-highest tally against Villa since their Premier League return in 2019.
• Matty Cash became the first player to receive 25 yellow cards at Villa Park in the Premier League era, a new club record.
• Victor Lindelöf made a season-high 13 clearances yesterday against Brighton.