Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring the winner (John Walton/PA)

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.