[Post Match Thread] Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford

Phew, thats a much needed 3 points. Aston Villa came in flying today, especially in the first half as Rogers scored first with a great curl. Watkins scord a second after winning and taking the penalty. And Cash scored the third as Brentford failed clear. In the second half Damsgaard did pull a goal back taking advantage of a uncleared cross but Villa were in control of the game and were often pushing for a fourth with Duran coming close to scoring in a few occassions. Generally a much improved display as Brentford allowed the space for Villa to play their style of football, and defensively we saw less errors with Kamara and Mings making returns and playing a good chunk of football.

A bit tough to pick a MOTM. Watkins scored and assisted, and generally played very well. Glad for him. Rogers was ace in AM role as he created chances all game. Kamara gave us much needed steel and control in midfield. Mings and Digne put in a solid display as well in defence.

We do move up to 7th in the table following this win. Roughly where we'd hope to finish the season and still play in Europe next season. Its very tight around here but we are missing 4 points to Top 4. A few teams around us play tomorrow.

Results around us

Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest

Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool