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Aston Villa are handed a major boost as Douglas Luiz's suspension is OVERTURNED ahead of Sunday's clash with Brentford... as the west Midlands club prepare for their first match after sacking Steven Gerrard

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has had his suspension against Fulham overturned and is free to face Brentford on Sunday.

Luiz was sent off for violent conduct on Thursday after tempers flared with striker Aleksandar Mitrovic during Villa's humiliating 3-0 loss at Craven Cottage.

The west Midlands club axed manager Steven Gerrard in the wake of the defeat after falling to 17th in the Premier League.

Douglas Luiz is available against Brentford after his suspension on Thursday was overturned

The Brazilian will now be available for selection this weekend, while Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne remain on the sidelines through injury.