Aston Villa 0 Brentford 1: Player ratings

Had no chance with the finish. Otherwise, didn’t really have a serious shot to save. Looked shaky when dealing with Brentford’s long throws.

Nervy: 6

MATTY CASH

The second time this season an opponent has been sent-off for kicking out at Cash. The second time this season Villa have failed to capitalise.

Kick: 7

EZRI KONSA

Missed a very good chance in the first half after being picked out by Luiz’s free-kick. Solid defensively, as usual.

Miss: 7

PAU TORRES

Guilty of playing Ouattara onside for the goal. Some decent passing at times and had little to do defensively in the second half.

Steady: 6

IAN MAATSEN

A useful outlet in attack but he will have been disappointed with his final ball. Volleyed wide in the first half. Kept working.

Busy: 6

LAMARE BOGARDE

Got through plenty of work in the first half before being brought off at the break as Emery went for a more attacking formation.

Hooked: 6

DOUGLAS LUIZ

Given a huge reception on his return and showed some nice touches, while his set-piece delivery was good. Will get better.

Promising: 6

JADON SANCHO

No shortage of running but like the rest of Villa’s attackers he lacked the finesse required against stubborn opponents.

Moments: 5 

MORGAN ROGERS

Set Abraham away for a big early chance. Always involved but seemed to get frustrated as the game went on and tried to do too much himself.

Denied: 5

EMI BUENDIA

Some nice moments, coupled with some frustrating ones. Kept plugging away but could not create that bit of magic to break through in the final half-hour.

Frustrated: 5

TAMMY ABRAHAM

Denied by Kelleher in the first half and then denied by VAR in the second. Deserved better on his second debut for the club.

Robbed: 6

SUBSTITUTES

Leon Bailey 5 (for Bogarde, HT), Harvey Elliott (for Sancho, 77) Subs not used: Mings, Lindelof, Barkley, Digne, Onana, Hemmings, Bizot (gk).