Premier League 2025-2026: Aston Villa-Brentford, the likely lineups

Aston Villa and Brentford battle it out for the top spots in the standings. Kickoff at 3 p.m. at Villa Park. The Villans, currently third on equal points with Guardiola’s Manchester City, want to win to get back to within just four points of leading Arsenal. While Brentford currently ninth in the league with a win would move closer to the Europe zone.

Emery’s team after securing qualification to the round of 16 in the Europa League wants to continue its excellent path in the league as well. The Spanish coach decides to rely immediately on newly acquired Abraham in attack to replace the injured Watkins. Behind him on the three-quarter line play Buendia, Rogers and Sancho. Douglas Luiz and Onana play in midfield.

The Andrews team comes from two consecutive defeats and will seek redemption in the Villa Park challenge. The Irish coach decides to rely on Thiago in attack, behind him on the three-quarter play: Ouattara, Jensen and Schade. In defense Collins and Van Den Berg play as center backs.

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Probable lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash; Onana, Douglas Luiz; Buendia, Rogers, Sancho; Abraham. All. Emery.

Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van Den Berg, Henry; Yarmoliuk, Jenelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Igor Thiago. All. Andrews.