Aston Villa manager Unai Emery anticipates a challenging match against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Although Villa has secured recent wins, they have struggled in the Premier League, winning only one of their last seven matches. Emery acknowledges Brentford's competitive home performance, despite their fluctuating results. Meanwhile, Brentford, sitting in 11th place with a game in hand over Villa, has had injury struggles but received positive news on key midfielders returning to the squad. Both teams aim for European qualification as they inch closer to the end of the season.
"Sometimes you can perform fantastic, and you are not winning. Sometimes you are not competing well, and you are winning," Emery said when asked about Brentford's home form.
"They have different results, but they are performing well, and they are playing some matches not winning but deserving more. Always, they are strong at home."
"Norgaard is back, which we expected after the concussion precaution. And Mathias Jensen will be involved in the squad as well, so that's very positive."
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