Brentford claimed their first league win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Gtech Community Stadium, as record signing Dango Ouattara marked his debut with the decisive goal.
Key Moments
- 12’ — Ouattara Opens His Account: Brentford’s marquee summer signing, Dango Ouattara, scored what proved to be the winner after just 12 minutes. A sharp exchange around the Villa box ended with Ouattara seeing his initial toe-poke saved by Emiliano Martinez, but the rebound fell kindly to him and he tucked it home to ignite the home fans.
- Defensive Battle Emerges: Both sides created openings, but clear chances were at a premium in a cagey affair. Villa’s attack, featuring Watkins and Bailey, was kept largely at bay.
- Villa Push, Brentford Hold: Unai Emery’s side saw much of the ball in the second half, but Brentford’s back line stood firm, with Onyeka and center-back Ajer earning praise for timely interventions as the Bees sealed all three points.
Fast Facts
- Brentford remain unbeaten in their opening home league matches over ten top-flight campaigns.
- It was new manager Keith Andrews’ first Premier League victory at the helm.
- The result saw Ouattara, signed for a reported £42 million, instantly make his mark with the decisive goal.
Quick Stats
| Brentford | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Shots | — | — |
Brentford collect their first points of the campaign, while Aston Villa’s promising attacks fell just short in West London.