Danny Welbeck's composed first half finish put Albion in the lead but they were pegged back shortly after the interval as Ezri Konsa fired home from close range after a Jack Grealish set piece.
Solly March however put Albion back into the lead when his curling right-footed strike from Pascal Gross' pass flew beyond Aston Villa stopper Martínez.
It was a hugely entertaining match at Villa Park and it was Albion's second's victory of the Premier League campaign.
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It was a hugely entertaining match at Villa Park and it was Albion's second's victory of the Premier League campaign.