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The Most Encouraging Thing About Villa’s Week Wasn’t the Six Goals

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Brentford and Fenerbahçe Two very different sides and two different outcomes visited Villa Park this week as Aston Villa continued to evolve with the usual smattering of Good, Bad and Ugly. The Good Not…

By Phil Shaw · My Old Man Said

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Phil Shaw argues Aston Villa's attacking evolution was more encouraging than the 6-0 scoreline against Fenerbahce.
Aston Villa defeated Fenerbahce 6-0 to secure six points from their first two Champions League matches.
Nicolas Jackson scored a brace against Fenerbahce and also netted in a 1-1 draw against Brentford.

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Phil Shaw of My Old Man Said argues that the most encouraging sign from Aston Villa's 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce was how the youthful attack executed Unai Emery's tactical vision. Forward Nicolas Jackson scored twice alongside impressive displays from Johan Manzambi and Ibrahim Mbaye, giving Villa two wins from two European matches.

Shaw notes persistent concerns regarding defensive lapses in the Premier League, notably a 1-1 draw against Brentford. The writer warns that frequent injuries to players such as Ian Maatsen and Pau Torres could disrupt team momentum, though improved squad depth offers protection.

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The Most Encouraging Thing About Villa’s Week Wasn’t the Six Goals

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