Ouattara's goal came after a long ball from Caoimhin Kelleher was flicked on by Igor Thiago, allowing the player to run through on goal and score. The goal was a result of Villa's struggles in attack, with Ollie Watkins often isolated up top. The visitors rarely threatened in the first half, coming closest through a low John McGinn drive that was stopped by Kelleher's outstretched boot.

Brentford appeared to be heading for a two-goal lead at the break, but a foul from Nathan Collins meant that Mikkel Damsgaard's excellent volley was disallowed. The Bees remained organized in the second half, limiting Villa to scraps and denying them a goal. Several Villa changes brought renewed energy, but ultimately, there was no way through the solid Brentford rearguard.

The defeat marks the end of Villa's unbeaten head-to-head streak and leaves them with just one point from their opening two fixtures. For Brentford, the win gets them off the mark under their new manager, and it's a much-improved performance from the team.

Flashscore's Man of the Match award goes to Michael Kayode of Brentford for his solid performance and crucial block to deny Morgan Rogers from close range.

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