Football: Brentford 0 - 1 Aston Villa
Watkins sinks former club as Villa boost top-four hopes Ollie Watkins was the difference as Aston Villa edged past his former side Brentford to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Author - James P Watkins’ deflected strike early in the second half sealed a 1-0 win, lifting Unai Emery’s side to seventh in the table and within two points of fourth-placed Manchester City, albeit having played a game more. In a match short on clear-cut chances, Watkins sparked the contest into life after 49 minutes. Latching onto Jacob Ramsey’s through ball, the England striker cut inside and drilled a low shot that clipped Nathan Collins before creeping past Mark Flekken. Click here for more Premier League news from European Super Football Watkins thought he had turned provider moments later, squaring for Morgan Rogers to find the net, but a VAR check ruled the Villa forward marginally offside. Brentford almost snatched an equaliser when Keane Lewis-Potter struck the foot of the post, but Vill...