Former Brentford striker Ollie Watkins has come back to sting the bees late on after firing Aston Villa to a 2-1 comeback.
Thomas Frank’s men were firmly in the drivers seat at 1-0, thanks to a goal from Keane Lewis-Potter, until defender Ben Mee saw a red card for a reckless challenge in the second half.
Just six minutes after Mee’s sending off, Alex Moreno found the equaliser for the visitors with a stooping header at the far post.
??| GOAL: Alex Moreno scores for Aston Villa!
Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa pic.twitter.com/PPuALr06BB
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And then another back post header, this time via Watkins, saw Unai Emery’s men take the lead in the 85th minute.
??| GOAL: Watkins gives Aston Villa the lead!
Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa pic.twitter.com/UHwB1scAvn
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As of writing, Aston Villa will jump up to 2nd place just a single point behind Arsenal.