Aston Villa's recent 3-1 victory over Brentford has sparked optimism among players and fans alike. Ollie Watkins, who scored from the penalty spot against his former club, emphasised the importance of turning Villa Park into a stronghold. This win marked a return to form for Unai Emery's side after an eight-game winless streak across all competitions.Watkins highlighted the need for consistency at home to build momentum. "We started brightly and got the early goal," he told Amazon Prime. He acknowledged that recent results hadn't been favourable but expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back. "We just need to focus on the next game [against Southampton]," Watkins added.Unai Emery echoed Watkins' sentiments about creating a fortress at Villa Park. He was relieved to avoid extending his winless run to nine matches, a first in his coaching career. "Scoring like [Morgan Rogers] did was fantastic," Emery said, noting it helped restore confidence. The team performed well throughout the match, especially in the first 34 minutes when they netted three goals.

Defensive Strengths Highlighted

The defence played a crucial role in securing the victory, with Tyrone Mings making significant clearances in his Premier League return. "It was very important," Emery noted about Mings' performance. Meanwhile, Brentford continued their struggles away from home, having only secured one point on their travels this season.

Brentford's Struggles Continue

Brentford manager Thomas Frank admitted his team was outplayed by Aston Villa. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Frank said, "We played a better second half than first half." Despite their efforts, Brentford couldn't match Villa's quality on the day. Frank acknowledged Villa's superiority and lamented his team's lack of key player contributions.The victory over Brentford is seen as a stepping stone for Aston Villa as they aim to regain form and confidence. Both Watkins and Emery are focused on maintaining this momentum at home, hoping to build on this success in future matches.