Aston Villa vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Aston Villa vs Brentford
Following a frantic second half, the spoils are ultimately shared at Villa Park, where it ends 3-3 between Aston Villa and a brave Brentford side that almost turned zero points into three. When Rogers added to Watkins' first-half opener just moments after the interval, it seemed that Villa would cruise on towards victory and a first league double over the Bees for 77 years. Frank's men had other ideas, though, and strikes from Jorgensen, Mbeumo and Wissa over the course of 10 minutes incredibly put them 3-2 ahead. Watkins was not finished, however, and the England striker's late header against his old club secured a point towards Villa's pursuit of a Champions League place. Having just edged a little closer to retaining their Premier League status, Brentford will host fellow strugglers Sheffield United next week, while the Villans meet Lille in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals before tackling Arsenal three days later. That's all from out live coverage at Villa Park today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Aston Villa vs Brentford
After a couple of wayward crosses, Alex Moreno's long throw-in is cleared away by Brentford's massed defence, before Roerslev buys a valuable free-kick. That will eat up some more time.
Aston Villa vs Brentford
In the third minute of at least seven added for stoppages, Aston Villa are on the front foot, and Alex Moreno's persistence earns the home side another corner-kick. Can Brentford withstand this pressure and preserve a precious point?
Aston Villa vs Brentford
MISS! Tielemans tests Flekken with a low ball across the box, which has to be turned behind for an Aston Villa corner. Following the set-piece, Konsa heads the ball into Digne's path, and the French full-back volleys it wide of the target!
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Toney can't quite sort his feet out and the ball trickles agonisingly towards Martinez, as Brentford's attack falters. This game is hanging in the balance now - it could go either way.
Aston Villa vs Brentford
Substitution Youri Marion A. Tielemans Jhon Jader Durán Palacio
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