Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Record signing Dango Ouattara took 12 minutes to open his account as Brentford beat Aston Villa 1-0 at home to take their first points of the Premier League season on Saturday.

The 23-year-old, who joined the West Londoners from Bournemouth a week ago for a reported 42 million pounds ($56.8 million), made a dream debut with a rebound goal after an initial toe-poke at goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The victory continued Brentford's proud record of never having lost their first home game of a top-flight season in 10 campaigns, and gave fans plenty to celebrate after the blow of pre-season departures.

It was also a first win for new Brentford manager Keith Andrews who replaced Thomas Frank, now in charge at Tottenham Hots...