Brentford Deserved More Than Their 1-0 Loss To Aston Villa, Claims Thomas Frank

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Brentford's manager, Thomas Frank, expressed his belief that his team deserved more from their narrow 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League. The decisive goal came from former Brentford player Ollie Watkins, who scored with a deflected shot early in the second half. Despite Brentford's efforts to equalise, including a close attempt by Keane Lewis-Potter hitting the post, they couldn't break their winless streak at home.

Brentford's current run of seven home league games without a win is their longest since a nine-game streak in League One between September and December 2006. In the second half against Villa, Brentford had 11 shots compared to Villa's four. Frank acknowledged the positives from this performance despite being disappointed with the result. He noted that his team played with intensity and created numerous dangerous situations.

Frank highlighted how Brentford dominated after Villa took the lead through Watkins' deflected goal. "We were completely on top," he told Sky Sports. He praised his team's forward play and pressure on Villa, stating, "I feel we deserved more than we got." Frank also mentioned that Villa felt pressured as they needed to win after signing five new players during the mid-season transfer window.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa managed to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their previous Premier League match. This victory moved them up to seventh place, just two points behind fourth-placed Manchester City. It marked an end to their seven-game winless run in the league following European fixtures.

Axel Disasi stood out for Villa by contesting and winning more duels than any other player during the match. His performance was crucial as Villa secured three points. Disasi commented on Sky Sports about the team's determination: "After playing in the Champions League it's hard to win, but I think today we deserved the three points."

Disasi also emphasised the importance of consistency for Villa moving forward. Reflecting on their recent loss against Palace, he said, "We were hungry and wanted to correct it." He believes that this victory will boost confidence within the team as they prepare for another Champions League game on Wednesday.

The match showcased both teams' strengths and weaknesses as they continue their campaigns in different competitions. While Brentford seeks to end their home winless streak, Aston Villa aims for higher league standings with renewed confidence from this victory.