A well taken strike from Yehor Yarmoliuk was quickly answered by Nicholas Jackson with a fine finish at the back post. John McGinn’s deflected effort proved too difficult for Caoimhin Kelleher to stop as Aston Villa hit the front for the first time in the game on 77 minutes. The flow and general feel of the game gave us the impression that Brentford weren’t down and out, and another quick reply this time came from the boot of Kris Ajer. A trademark, darting run inside was the closing goal of an exciting afternoon of football, which saw Brentford retain their unbeaten start to the season.

No faults bar a save parried into danger, which was rectified with a fine stop on the rebound. Continues a strong start to the season between the sticks. 7.5/10.

Fresh off the back of a positive intertanional break which saw his first Italy caps and goal. Good going forward, but still showed weaknesses when on the back foot. 6/10.

A tricky 45 minutes for the Austrian which saw him taken off at half time. Likely a precautionary sub after a knock in the international break, as the experienced Aaron Hickey came on. 5.5/10.

Another one of his typical performances. Strong at the back, made some key blocks and tackles, and generally looked comfortable up against an Aston Villa side who, despite their start to the season, looked energetic going forwards.

His big performance was rewarded with an even bigger goal. A delightful, winger-esque run from inside opened up the space for the equalising goal late on to continue the unbeaten start. A man who has unlocked a new level since the World Cup and remains ever important to the team. 8/10.

Showed his strengths in offensive situations, but on several occasions came unstuck when on the back foot. Always a threat going forwards and showed some real quality with balls into the box. Work on his defensive side to the game and he will attract some serious attention. 6.5/10.

Always a workhorse in the heart of midfield and was once again tirelessly impsoing himself on the game. Didn’t show his quality on the ball as often as usual, but that was made up for with a thunderous strike to give Brentford an early lead. 7/10.

Another solid performance to add to a string of impressive games leading to a maiden Germany call-up. Much like Yarmoliuk, he put himself about and looked calm on the ball. Another booking, however, which puts him on four already for the season. Something to watch out for. 6.5/10.

Quotes from Keith Andrews suggested that he carries huge worth to the team and can play a good game pretty much anywhere on the pitch. New week, new position, as he came in to replace the injured Mikkel Damsgaard in the attacking midfield positon.

Unorthodox for him, but he did a good job. Could’ve had more of a grip on the game, but showed some flashes of his usual self. 6.5/10.

Looking like a top signing. Ball carrying was excellent again, adding an energy to the team that Dango Ouattara often restricts. Got himself an assist for Ajer’s well taken goal, and could’ve had a goal to his name himself after getting himself in good positions all game. 7.5/10.

Typically strong in the air, but struggled to get fully into the game and create himself an opening. Taken off with a shoulder injury which looked to have put him in some distress. Fingers crossed it is nothing too serious, as the German international has been a key part of a big start to the season. 6/10.

Got himself more into the game than usual this season, but once again showed little impact in and around the goal. Some good interplay, but nothing more than that to write home about. 6/10.