Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken catches the ball as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England.
Ollie Watkins returned to haunt former club Brentford with the decisive strike as Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The England striker, who left west London in 2020, was subjected to jeers by the home fans as his clinical finish saw Villa continue their hunt for European qualification.
The midfielder’s perfectly-weighted touch to release Yoane Wissa was interrupted by an offside flag moments after Villa were able to scramble the ball away from danger.
Villa, on track to advance into the quarter-final...