Brentford vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Brentford have only failed to score in two of their last 17 Premier League home games, finding the net in each of their last nine since a goalless draw with Chelsea in October.
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Brentford win another corner and Mee attacks it in the six-yard box. Watkins does enough to put the defender off and then win a free-kick for Villa.
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Mbeumo cuts onto his left foot and shoots at goal, but the Villa defenders deflect the ball behind for a corner. Olsen manages to punch the corner away for the away side.
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Schade now receives a yellow card after a clumsy challenge on the halfway line.
Brentford vs Aston Villa
HUGE MISS! Schade somehow misses an open goal for Brentford! Olsen saves the initial header from the winger, but fails to hold onto it. Schade reacts quickly to win the ball back, only to hit the side-netting from close range!
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Villa, like in the first half, are trying to slow the tempo of the game down in order to gain some control.
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Mbeumo sends in a cross with the outside of his left foot, and Onyeka does well to get low and direct his header at goal. Olsen catches the ball on the line for Villa.
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