Brentford Did Villa a Huge Favour – But Can We Capitalise Against Fulham This Afternoon?

Brentford’s win away at Nottingham Forest might not have dominated the headlines, but for Aston Villa, it was a quietly significant moment. Forest’s loss gave us the kind of boost that could make all the difference come the end of the season. There’s a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel now. It’s still some way off, but the dream of Champions League football at Villa Park next season is still there.

Last night, Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers, as expected. No surprises there. I presume Wolves offered up no resistance to City. Should’ve known we’d get no help from that them—just another reminder that we have to keep our own house in order.

Which brings us to this afternoon’s clash with Fulham at Villa Park. It’s massive. Truth be told, they’re all massive now. Each remaining match is a must-win. A slip-up here, and it over. There’s simply no margin for error anymore. We need a win—not a draw, not a late scramble for a point—a proper, convincing, full-on three points.

Emery’s starting line-up will be very important. With the pressure mounting, the decisions he makes before kick-off could shape the entire afternoon. We need energy in midfield, discipline at the back, and a clinical edge up front. But more than anything, we need togetherness. This has to be a performance where we grab the game by the scruff of the neck and never let go. No tentative first halves. No late collapses. Just a professional, commanding display from first whistle to last.

The pressure is real, but so is the belief. And now it’s up to the players to match that belief with a performance worthy of what’s at stake. UTV

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