Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Leon Goretzka not ready for #AVFC's match against Brentford. Unai Emery hopes he will return shortly after, possibly against Fenerbahce next week. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

Jacob Tanswell

Emery: "We have to build our structure stronger as we did the last year. I am especially happy how we finished before the break our matches. But we played a very shit match against Nottingham Forest at home. So how we can react, how we can change our performance at home is very…

Jacob Tanswell

Unai Emery on Alejandro Garnacho: “Definitely, he’s improving. The two weeks we worked were very important. He played 90 minutes in both matches. He’s still young, he joined us to exploit his qualities, but firstly prepare his body and his football - he’s doing it.” #AVFC…

John Townley

Unai Emery: "We have to build our structure as fast as possible. I'm happy with how we finished our matches in Brugge, Coventry and Tottenham, but we played a very s*** match against Forest at home. How we can react and change our performance at home is very important." #AVFC

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Team news for Brentford encounter

Unai Emery gave an update on his Aston Villa squad on Friday afternoon, ahead of their visit of Brentford the following day.

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Matchday Guide: Aston Villa v Brentford

Aston Villa will be hoping to make a successful return to Premier League affairs on Saturday, when hosting Brentford (ko 3pm).

John Townley

Unai Emery is due to hold his pre-Brentford press conference shortly. #AVFC

AVFC Statto

📊 Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season after their opening 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 games (W2, D3)❗ It’s their best-ever start to a Premier League season after five matches (9 points). #AVFC

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Joao Gomes 🇧🇷 #AVFC

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Brentford FPL preview

Aston Villa have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to help bring you hints, tips and advice during the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season.