Villa host unbeaten Brentford as Premier League resumes

Aston Villa are set to host Brentford at Villa Park on Saturday as the Premier League resumes after the international break, with the visitors looking to extend their unbeaten league start and Villa seeking a second league win of the season. Brentford had nine points from five matches and were fourth in the table before the fixture. Keith Andrews’ side had won two and drawn three, including a 3-0 victory over Chelsea before the break. The Bees were among five teams yet to lose in the league this season, according to the pre-match reports. Villa, by contrast, entered the weekend after a difficult opening run. They beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in North London before the break, securing their first Premier League win of the campaign after taking one point from their first four matches. The result also marked their third win in four games across all competitions. The teams had met three times in the previous season, with Brentford winning both league fixtures and advancing on penalties in a Carabao Cup tie. In February, Brentford won 1-0 at Villa Park despite playing much of the match with 10 men after Kevin Schade was sent off.