Was bored during the international break so got Gemini to hook me up with a random full football match to watch and it landed on this, I can't remember watching this when it happened so I'll assume it's a first watch, and to say the least I was not disappointed. Good first half Villa performance, real scrappy goal but sometimes those are the best. Also maddening that Pau Torres and John McGinn - who got the assist for the Watkins goal - are the only players still at Villa from that whole starting lineup, despite so many collecting a UEL medal last year. Second half completely blew the first out of the water from the very first minute. Literally. A fantastic dribbling finish from Rogers doubled Villa's lead and that was only the beginning. An unbelievably fast comeback from Brentford spearheaded with Zanka (oh my days that bloke hasnt come into my thoughts in 3 years) and Mbeumo had Villa on the backfoot. The coolness of Wissa to tuck it into the backpost is unmatched and we will likely see more of that even this season for Newcastle. An absolute rookie error from Mark Flekken seen Villa draw level despite Brentford having a far more inspired half in the second. Fantastic game all round with drama at either end from every move. (p.s love seeing thomas frank drop points)