The Premier League dark horse wins again!From 0 1 to 2 1, 1 point from the top of the leaderboard, Leicester fairy tale or reproduction
Aston Villa, the big upset in the Premier League, won again, going from 1:0 to 2:1, just one point away from the leading team. The highlight of the season's 17 rounds was the "double red meeting" between Liverpool and Manchester United, but another "big dark horse" came to the fore, and their wonderful performance reminded of Leicester, the magical champion. This is Aston Villa, which has changed dramatically this season since the arrival of Spanish manager Unai Emery.
Villa have beaten their biggest rivals Manchester City and Arsenal at home in both seasons. These two crucial fixtures put them in third place in the league, just two points behind first-placed Liverpool. Away to Brentford, Villa will be hoping to extend their winning streak, shorten their journey to the top of the table and challenge for the title.
However, at the opening time, Brentford, who were playing at home, took the lead. Graham Potter had a lovely finish just before half-time to give Brentford a 1-0 victory. Villa began a fierce counter-attack in the second half, with Brentford showing a yellow card for a foul on 68 minutes by defender Milou for an infringement on an opposition, leaving the home side at a one-on-one disadvantage. With a large crowd, Villa won 2-1 in 77 minutes and 85 minutes, with Villa's Moreno and Watkins scoring two goals.
In the Double Red Society, Arsenal are at the top of the table with 39 points. Villa are currently third-placed, along with Liverpool, with 38 points. Given that Liverpool will face Arsenal in their next game, if Villa can maintain that form, they could be back halfway through the season to win the first half of the league. Let's see if Vera can create a new myth!