Brentford and Aston Villa played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on a tempestuous afternoon at Villa Park, marking yet another frustrating home game for Unai Emery's side, who remain winless at home this season.

The match saw Yehor Yarmolyuk open the scoring for Brentford in the first half, capitalizing on a mistake by Tyrone Mings. Just 88 seconds later, Nicolas Jackson equalized for Villa, finishing from close range after a deflection from Emi Buendía’s shot.

Kristoffer Ajer became the hero for Brentford, striking the equalizer two minutes after John McGinn had put Villa ahead in the 77th minute. Ajer's goal came after he maneuvered through Villa’s defense, showcasing his finishing skills that he may have picked up while discussing tactics with Erling Haaland during the international break.

Key moments included:

• Caoimhín Kelleher making a crucial double save just before half-time.
• Emery expressing frustration over Villa's previous performance against Nottingham Forest, labeling it “very shit.”
• A late booking for Ajer after he questioned the referee’s decisions, highlighting the tension of the match.

Despite a valiant effort from Villa, including a standout performance from McGinn, who celebrated his goal in a cheeky manner, they couldn't secure the win. The draw meant Brentford maintained their unbeaten league record, while Villa's struggles at home continued.