The Premier League match between Brentford and Aston Villa will take place at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday at 7:30 pm IST.
Having secured victory in their Europa Conference League group, Aston Villa returns to Premier League action on Sunday as they visit the Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford. Villa advanced in the European competition with a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar in the midweek fixture. Meanwhile, Brentford aims to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United in their previous weekend encounter and will be looking to rectify their recent performance.
Facing an unprecedented injury crisis, Brentford’s head coach Thomas Frank experienced another challenging day at Bramall Lane, where Sheffield United, under the return of Chris Wilder, secured a narrow victory. James McAtee’s late first-half goal condemned Brentford to their fourth defeat in five games during a challenging festive period. With only a dominant win against Luton Town as a positive in the last five games, Brentford now sits in 11th place, adrift of the European-chasing pack. Despite recent setbacks, Brentford finds comfort in their strong home record, winning three of their last four Premier League games at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Villa’s manager Unai Emery celebrated revenge against former employer Arsenal with a 15th consecutive league home win. Unable to shake hands with banned Mikel Arteta, Emery’s Lions triumphed 1-0, setting a record for successive home victories. Following their impressive win over Manchester City, Villa is now just one point behind Arsenal and two points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Their success over last season’s top two enhances their title credentials. Despite midweek Europa Conference League progress, Villa’s away form contrasts with their home dominance, securing only three wins in their last 12 Premier League away games. Brentford, Villa’s next opponent, holds an unbeaten record against them in the last five home games.
Brentford probable starting lineup: Flekken, Ghoddos, Pinnock, Mee, Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Maupay, Wissa
Aston Villa probable starting lineup: Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Moreno, Cash, Kamara, Ramsey, McGinn, Diaby, Watkins
Brentford
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 0-1 (L) |
| Brighton | 1-2 (L) |
| Luton | 3-1 (W) |
| Arsenal | 0-1 (L) |
| Liverpool | 0-3 (L) |
Aston Villa
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Zrinjski | 1-1 (D) |
| Arsenal | 1-0 (W) |
| Manchester City | 1-0 (W) |
| Bournemouth | 2-2 (D) |
| Legia | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Brentford draw Aston Villa | 3-3 |
| Brentford draw Aston Villa | 1-1 |
| Aston Villa beat Brentford | 4-0 |
| Brentford beat Aston Villa | 2-1 |
| Brentford draw Aston Villa | 1-1 |
The Premier League match between Brentford and Aston Villa will take place at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Brentford vs Aston Villa | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17 |
| Venue | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 2:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Sunday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
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