Brentford returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, ending a five-match wait for a Premier League win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

An own goal from Nikola Milenkovic put the hosts ahead in the first half before Igor Thiago secured the points with 14 minutes remaining.

The Brazilian's strike continued his improving form after he also scored in Brentford's Carabao Cup victory over Sunderland earlier in the week.

Forest's difficult afternoon began in the 30th minute when Dango Ouattara created the opening goal.

The winger produced an impressive run down the right, getting past Murillo before sending a dangerous ball across the face of goal.

Milenkovic attempted to stop the delivery but could only direct it over goalkeeper Matz Sels and into his own net.

Brentford almost doubled their advantage before the interval, but Mathias Jensen's free-kick struck the crossbar.

Forest had more attempts at goal but struggled to turn their possession and attacking opportunities into a serious threat.

Their best opening came shortly after the restart when substitute Ryan Yates headed over from close range.

Thiago eventually settled the contest in the 76th minute, scoring Brentford's first effort on target.

Jaidon Anthony initiated a quick counter-attack shortly after entering the game and picked out the striker, whose finish found its way past Sels.

The goal was Thiago's second in three days and fourth in all competitions this season, offering further encouragement after a difficult start to his Premier League campaign.

The victory lifted Keith Andrews' Brentford to sixth place in the table, while Forest remained 19th after another disappointing result.

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