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Unai Emery's programme notes: "Some coaches have been very vocal about the demands of the football calendar and the importance of protecting players from excessive workloads. It is a concern that deserves serious attention." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "Regarding international breaks, I do not want to say too much, but I do believe there should be a system for managing players' workloads, similar to what we do at club level. It is important to monitor the minutes players are playing." #AVFC

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Back at Villa Park after a month away, this is the first of four home games in their next five across all comps. Brentford are unbeaten in seven this season and beat Villa home and away last term. Unai Emery's side are in good nick and need to build momentum this month. #AVFC

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📊 Aston Villa have recorded the fewest shots (48), shots on target (12) and touches in the opposition box (81) in the 2026/27 Premier League. #AVFC also rank bottom for overall xG (4.65) and xG from set-pieces (0.39). Let's change that today❗

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Ashley Young scored a rocket #OnThisDay in 2022 as Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. The draw would be the last Premier League point that Steven Gerrard earned as Villa manager. #AVFC

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#AVFC vs Brentford 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘❗ Tell me your score predictions for the game in the comments below ⤵️

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Resuming Premier League matters at Villa Park

Aston Villa look to make a winning return to Premier League affairs on Saturday, as Brentford visit Villa Park (ko 3pm).

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Dean Smith was appointed Aston Villa manager #OnThisDay in 2018 😍 Describle his time at Villa in ONE word below ⤵️ #AVFC

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🚨💣 Aston Villa’s 2027-2028 home kit will essentially be a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1995–97 home shirt per Footy Headlines❗ #avfc