Aston Villa hosts Brentford in Premier League clash amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Aston Villa faces Brentford in a Premier League match at Villa Park. Brentford returns unbeaten with two wins and three draws from their first five games. Aston Villa secured a much-needed 3-2 victory against Tottenham prior to the international break, improving their form slightly after a slow start. Both teams have key players with injury concerns, including Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard and Nathan Collins. Villa's manager Unai Emery will provide further updates on the squad ahead of the match.
- •Brentford unbeaten with 10 goals scored in five matches
- •Villa recorded their first league win against Tottenham
- •Injuries impacting both squads, particularly Brentford's Damsgaard
- •Brentford won the last meeting at Villa Park 1-0
- •Match scheduled for Saturday, October 8
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa vs Brentford Match Preview: Team News, How to Watch & Prediction
"Brentford return from the international break still unbeaten in the Premier League, but Aston Villa showed signs of turning a difficult start around before the pause.
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