"Starting with the hosts, signing off their Europa League group stage adventure with a sensational comeback on home soil, Aston Villa have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Eventually clinching an action-packed 3-2 victory against Austrian giants Salzburg, Unai Emery's men stormed their way to a Round of 16 ticket without breaking much of a sweat. Opening this weekend's fixtures sat in bronze medal position, the former Arsenal boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high."
"Putting in a rugged performance last week as they secured a 2-0 win away at Newcastle, Sunday's hosts have also gained a fearsome reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. In fact, Villa have won 12 of their previous 13 showdowns in front of their own supporters - a run that stems all the way back to the end of August."
Aston Villa completed a dramatic Europa League group-stage comeback to beat Salzburg 3-2 and secured progression to the Round of 16. The team sits third in the Premier League and carries high morale under Unai Emery after consecutive strong results, including a 2-0 win at Newcastle. Villa have won 12 of their last 13 home matches, demonstrating pronounced home dominance. Ollie Watkins is expected to miss the Brentford match with a suspected hamstring issue, while Boubacar Kamara will miss the remainder of the season following knee surgery. Morgan Rogers is set for a full recall and Emirates Martinez will start in goal. Brentford have seen their European ambitions suffer setbacks over the past fortnight.
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