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Premier League | Gameweek 14
Dec 4, 2024 at 8.15pm UK
Villa Park
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Aston Villa
3 - 1
Brentford

Rogers (21'), Watkins (28' pen.), Cash (34')
Duran (65'), Cash (82')
FT(HT: 3-0)
Damsgaard (54')
Pinnock (25'), Collins (49')

Aston Villa predicted XI vs. Brentford: Possible lineup for Premier League clash

Major Martinez doubt for Emery: Predicted Aston Villa lineup vs. Brentford
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brentford.

An ailing Aston Villa side will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Wednesday evening, when they welcome Brentford to Birmingham - but they may have to do so without their award-winning goalkeeper.

As Argentina stopper Emiliano Martinez was forced off by a hand injury at half time of Sunday's Premier League defeat to Chelsea, his replacement Robin Olsen could be called upon to start against the Bees at Villa Park.

Amid a long winless run, boss Unai Emery might be tempted to make further changes to his lineup in midweek, with Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen and Leon Bailey fronting the queue for promotion from the bench.

Diego Carlos is an option if Emery decides to shuffle his unsteady defence, while a struggling attack could be livened up by the introduction of super-sub Jhon Duran.

Leading goalscorer Ollie Watkins - who joined Villa from Brentford four years ago - is still favourite to start up front, despite finding the net just once in his last seven matches and missing some good chances at the weekend.

Morgan Rogers has become an integral part of Emery's plans this season, so he should keep his place behind Villa's central striker, regardless of a recent dip in form.

Martinez aside, only Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana will miss out due to injury, though the latter could potentially be involved against Southampton at the weekend.

Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins

> Click here to see how Brentford could line up for this Premier League contest

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