Damian tells fans to trust the process

VILLA are in desperate need of a positive week as they prepare for tonight's visit to Brentford in the third round of the Carabao Cup, before travelling to newly-promoted Sunderland on Sunday.

- By JOHN TOWNLEY

While they must begin to string together wins in the Premier League, a change of competition could help ease the pressure on Unai Emery's players and provide an opportunity for others to get valuable game-time.

Damian Vidagany, Villa's director of football operations, took to X just hours after the full-time whistle at Everton to address the club's disappointing start to the season.