Aston Villa secured a vital 1-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Ollie Watkins scoring the decisive goal early in the second half. Despite a cautious first half with few clear chances, Villa managed to hold onto their lead, even after a disallowed goal from Morgan Rogers for offside. Brentford, which has struggled to win at home, created opportunities but were thwarted by Villa’s defense. The victory moved Villa up to seventh in the standings, just two points away from the Champions League places, while Brentford remained 12th.
Ollie Watkins proved to be the decisive factor in Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Brentford, scoring the only goal in a closely-fought match.
Watkins has now netted six times against Brentford in the Premier League, making him one of the top scorers in this matchup.
This victory marked Aston Villa's first win in their last eight Premier League games, emphasizing the importance of regaining form for their top-four aspirations.
Although Brentford showed promise, striking the post, they were ultimately unable to convert their chances, reflecting their ongoing struggles at home.
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