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Brentford vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Saturday 22 April 2023 15:54 BST
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Follow live coverage as Brentford face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.

Aston Villa were unchanged following their 3-0 win over Newcastle for the trip to London. Ollie Watkins, who has scored 11 goals in his last 12 matches, lined up against his former club.

Vitaly Janelt replaced Josh Dasilva in Brentford’s midfield.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Ramsey steadies himself from 25-yards out before attempting a curler, but his effort flies over the bar.

22 April 2023 15:21

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Jensen tries his luck from distance after a poor mistake from Dendoncker. He drags his shot wide of the left post and Villa have a goal kick.

22 April 2023 15:19

Brentford vs Aston Villa

WHAT A TACKLE! Moreno makes a brilliant tackle to stop Mbeumo from scoring into an empty net! Janelt cuts the ball back along the six-yard box to Mbeumo, but the Villa left-back just about gets to the pass first.

22 April 2023 15:18

Brentford vs Aston Villa

22 April 2023 15:18

Brentford vs Aston Villa

The tempo of the match is slowing down as Villa try to relieve the pressure on their goal. Brentford are looking to attack more down the wide areas.

22 April 2023 15:16

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Moreno wins another corner for the visitors after Schade turns his cross behind. Luiz takes the set-piece but Pinnock clears the ball away.

22 April 2023 15:13

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Schade sends a dangerous cross into the six-yard box, but Martinex does well to catch the ball. Villa are under a bit of pressure here.

22 April 2023 15:12

Brentford vs Aston Villa

22 April 2023 15:10

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Brentford are pushing the Villa backline deeper, but struggling to get a cross into the box. Toney is taking up good positions in the penalty area.

22 April 2023 15:10

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Villa take a short corner, but the eventual cross into the box comes to nothing. It has been an even start so far.

22 April 2023 15:07

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