Aston Villa stands on the precipice of Premier League history this weekend, preparing to host Nottingham Forest with an extraordinary home record that has electrified football fans across England.

The Villans are targeting their 11th consecutive home victory—a feat not accomplished in 36 years—and have a golden opportunity to climb to second place in the table during Saturday's high-stakes clash.

Under manager Unai Emery's leadership, Villa has transformed Villa Park into a near-impenetrable fortress. They've lost only twice at home since September 2024, with both defeats coming against Crystal Palace, and have amassed a staggering 22 wins from 27 home fixtures in the current calendar year.

Despite a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Arsenal that ended their record-equalling 11-match winning streak in all competitions, Villa maintains a comfortable nine-point cushion over fifth-placed Chelsea. The team's resilience is further underscored by the fact that all four teams immediately below them failed to win midweek matches.

Nottingham Forest arrives with significant challenges, sitting fourth from bottom after three consecutive defeats. Their season has been marked by goalscoring struggles—they've scored fewer times than even winless Wolves and have failed to score in more Premier League games than any other team.

Manager Sean Dyche sees potential in his squad's performance against top-tier opponents, pointing to impressive results against Liverpool, Tottenham, and competitive matches with Manchester United and Manchester City. However, their away record remains dire: they're winless in their last six Premier League away games, with their last victory at Villa Park dating back to October 1994.

Villa's lineup receives a boost with the return of key players Boubacar Kamara and Matty Cash from suspension, and the recent signing of 19-year-old Brazilian right winger Alysson from Gremio for an initial £8.7m. These additions could provide the extra spark needed to continue their remarkable home dominance.

As the midday kickoff approaches, Villa Park stands ready to potentially witness history—another step in what could be a transformative season for Unai Emery's resurgent side.