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Steve Bruce wants Aston Villa to build momentum against Nottingham Forest

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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce believes with the return of Jonathan Kodjia and the addition of Robert Snodgrass his side will play a more exciting brand of football

Steve Bruce is targeting back-to-back league wins for the first time this season when Aston Villa take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Villa's 3-0 win at Barnsley last weekend has eased some of the pressure which had been building on Bruce after a run of three consecutive draws, and Villa are now five games unbeaten in the Championship.

Bruce is keen to build on the result at Oakwell, saying: "We've kept three clean sheets, and adding to that, Jonathan Kodjia is back.

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"We got a break last week (at Barnsley) and we needed it. There's an important week coming up before the international break.

Jonathan Kodjia has scored 19 goals for Aston Villa this season
Image: Jonathan Kodjia is back in the squad for Saturday's match

"A win breeds confidence. We can play a bit more expansive now with Kodjia back, rather than just staying in games.

"Hopefully now we are in a position where we can mount a challenge.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League Championship game between Barnsley and Aston Villa

"We let the eleven players focus on the week ahead and they are all fresh and fit. We will go as we did against Barnsley. Forest are a good side and this will be a tough game."

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Henri Lansbury and Mile Jedinak are still out and, while Gabby Agbonlahor is back in training, Saturday will come to soon for the striker.

Don't miss the Sky Bet Championship clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event from 5.15pm.

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