Aston Villa Ends Eight-Game Winless Streak With Convincing Brentford Victory
Unai Emery's side secured a 3-1 win at Villa Park, bolstered by a dominant first-half performance and the return of Tyrone Mings.
- Aston Villa secured their first win in 46 days with a 3-1 victory over Brentford, ending an eight-match winless streak across all competitions.
- Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Matty Cash scored in a commanding first half, giving Villa a 3-0 lead by the 34th minute.
- Tyrone Mings returned to the Premier League starting lineup for the first time since August 2023, following a lengthy injury recovery.
- Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard scored in the second half, but the visitors continued their poor away form, with just one point from seven road games this season.
- Unai Emery emphasized the importance of the win in restoring confidence but urged his team to maintain focus ahead of their next match against Southampton.