Emphatic evidence here that Villa are finally firing on most cylinders as Steve Bruce's side surged to a third successive victory.
It was also the first time in three years that they had put together back to back away victories in the league. Nigel Clough's Burton were as good as beaten by the 32nd minute after goals from Keinen Davis, Albert Adomah and Robert Snodgrass.
Teams carrying massively contrasting expectations started this game only four points apart. Which told much more of Villa's failure - so far - to master this division than Burton's continuing battle to stay in it.