Aston Villa vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Aston Villa vs Brentford
Villa are penning their visitors in now, as they seek another late winner against Brentford. Can Watkins complete a hat-trick against his old club, to snatch maximum points? Or perhaps the Bees have one more sting left in them?
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Substitution Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo Neal Maupay
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Ivan Benjamin Elijah Toney
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Pau Torres cuts out a telegraphed ball from Mbeumo in Villa's box, then the hosts sprint forward on the break. However, the move becomes bogged down in neat passing, as Brentford recover their shape.
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Substitution Yoane Wissa Bileko Yehor Yarmoliuk
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Due to Aston Villa's high line, Damsgaard is caught offside from a free-kick. There is a pensive look to Unai Emery at the moment, as his team are unable to sustain any pressure on the Bees' area.
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Wissa now contributes on defensive duty, heading away a dangerous corner-kick at the back post. Brentford's momentum has been quelled for now, but it remains to be seen whether they can preserve this advantage until full-time.
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Substitution Sergio Reguilón Rodríguez Keane William Lewis-Potter
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