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place
- Villa Park
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referee
- Craig Pawson
Nicolas Jackson 12′
John McGinn 77′
Yehor Yarmolik 10′
Kristoffer Ajer 79′
Aston Villa i Brentford They shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Villa Park, with Kristoffer Ajer netting the final equalizer just two minutes after John McGinn had put the home side ahead.
Brentford made the stronger start and took the lead on 10 minutes when Tyrone Mings conceded possession and Yehor Yarmoliuk fired a powerful effort into the bottom corner.
However, Villa responded just 88 seconds later. McGinn headed forward before Emiliano Buendia’s blocked shot fell kindly for Nicolas Jackson, who converted from close range.
Unai Emery’s side grew into the game and created several chances before the break, with Johan Manzambi twice denied in the attack.
Jackson then missed a good chance to score his second before Caoimhin Kelleher produced an excellent double save to deny the striker and McGinn in first-half stoppage time.
Both teams struck in the second half
Brentford threatened soon after the restart, with Kevin Schade forcing Zion Suzuki into a sharp save, while Buendia saw a powerful effort blocked at the other end.
Villa finally completed the turnaround in the 77th minute when Manzambi found McGinn inside the penalty area, allowing the Scotland international to fire a right-footed shot into the bottom corner.
However, the home side’s lead lasted just two minutes.
Jaidon Anthony picked out Ajer on the edge of the area and the defender produced a composed finish to bring Brentford back level.
Both sides continued to press for a winner, with Kelleher comfortably saving another McGinn effort before Michael Kayode was booked for bringing down Jackson.
Villa came closest to taking all three points in stoppage time when Ibrahim Mbaye broke into the penalty area and fired home from a tight angle.
However, Kelleher produced another superb save to tip the rising effort over the crossbar, ensuring the points were shared after a busy afternoon in Birmingham.
Aston Villa
Brentford
Premier League table
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position 1, 2, 3, 4: Promotion – Champions League (League stage)
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position 5: Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
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position 18, 19, 20: Relegation – Championship
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