Brentford Secures First Premier League Win with Ouattara Debut Goal

Brentford secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, highlighted by a debut goal from record signing Dango Ouattara, who scored after just 12 minutes. Ouattara, signed from Bournemouth for a club-record fee of around £42 million, demonstrated why Brentford invested heavily in him by capitalizing on a rebound from a saved shot. The win marked the first Premier League victory for new manager Keith Andrews, who has taken over since Thomas Frank's departure to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite Aston Villa dominating possession with 76%, they failed to convert chances and remained without a goal after two games, compounded by a disallowed goal for a foul on their goalkeeper. Brentford's solid defensive performance and tactical discipline under Andrews helped them maintain their unbeaten record in opening home games of the top-flight season across 10 campaigns. The match also reflected ongoing squad changes at Brentford, including the sale of top scorer Bryan Mbeumo and the sidelining of Yoane Wissa amid transfer requests.