Soccer-Watkins downs old club as Villa beat Brentford in chaotic game

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Aston Villa - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - December 17, 2023 Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez clashes with Brentford's Neal Maupay REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

LONDON (Reuters) - Ollie Watkins scored a late winner against his former club and sparked a goalmouth melee with his celebrations as Aston Villa came from behind to win 2-1 at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.

Villa moved fleetingly into second place in the standings but dropped back down to third after Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Manchester United in the later kickoff put the northern club in the second spot.