"We created many dangerous situations without really having the margins. I'm really pleased with my team – especially in the second half, I feel we deserved more than we got. We played with great intensity, played forward and put them under pressure."

Brentford boss Thomas Frank was left frustrated after their 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins just after halftime as Villa grabbed the points on Saturday. “In many ways, it was an even game," said Frank. "The first half was very even, neither team could really break the deadlock and there were not many decisive moments.

Brentford will be boosted by the return of two players for Saturday's 5.30pm Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Bees head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed that both Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard will be ready to face Unai Emery’s men in a game that could see the home side move to within a point of Villa if they win.