Image source, Getty ImagesEarlier, we asked how well you remembered Brentford's opening Premier League game of the season.
The match against Crystal Palace ended in a 2-1 win, with Yoane Wissa scoring the Bees' winner after an Ethan Pinnock own goal cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener.
Leicester have not won at home in the Premier League since 3 December, when they beat West Ham in Ruud van Nistelrooy's first game in charge, and they have lost their past five league games at King Power Stadium.
So, it would be massive for the Foxes if they can get anything at all here to help in their relegation fight, but I just don't see them keeping Brentford out.
Van Nistelrooy had just been appointed but was watching in the stands when the Bees hammered Leicester 4-1 earlier in the season and I am expecting their creativity and attacking energy to be too much this time, too.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Leicester (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Sepp van den Berg has picked up a "minor knee injury", however, it is "as positive as it can be" as they are expecting him to be out for "weeks instead of months".
Having waited nine Premier League away games for their first win on the road, the Bees boss discussed the chance to win four in succession: "In general, our away performances have been quite good. It has been about consistently trying to put those together. We were getting closer and closer [to the first away win] - a draw against Everton and a draw against Brighton - and then we got three very good wins in a row. Especially Crystal Palace and West Ham, where we were winning by one goal, which is just one bad decision away from losing that lead."
He added: "The team is growing even more this season. For the past however many games, we have been able to name the same team, maybe changing one player - Ethan [Pinnock] will come in for Sepp [van den Berg] on Friday, for example - but that consistency has really helped. We are also always looking to see how we can add layers and become even better."
On the possibility of European qualification: "We want to push and if we can achieve that it would be a fantastic dream and amazing. It's about focusing on Leicester to do what we can can and win under the floodlights in a game they have to win. Let's get three points and maybe down the line we can dream. A big target for us is we haven't won two games in a row, so if we want to dream about Euro places, we need more consistency."
Frank said he "can't look too far ahead" as one injury could derail their progress, but he is "excited about the way we look going forwards" and for the rest of the season he wants the side to "dominate as much as possible and win more matches".
On Leicester: "It's going to be tricky and a very difficult game because they will come flying out. It will mean a lot for them if they can win and get out of the relegation zone, even just for one day."
Frank added: "We respect them massively. They have a lot of good players and a good coach, but, on the flip side, we need to focus on us. What we have done well, trust our own processes and structure, and make sure we come with the right mentality and attitude."
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Image source, Getty ImagesHaving failed to win any of their first nine Premier League away games this season (D2 L7), Brentford have now won each of their last three.
The Bees last won four consecutive league games on the road in September 2011 in League One and have never done so in the top-flight.
Ian Westbrook
Fan writer
Image source, PA MediaBrentford's 1-0 win at West Ham on Saturday continued our remarkable record against them since we were promoted from the Championship four years ago.
We have now won six and drawn one of our eight Premier League matches with the Hammers, our best record against any of the 13 clubs who we have played in each of our four seasons in the league.
The game should have been over by half-time because as well as our goal, we had two other efforts disallowed, hit the post and missed other decent chances.
We resisted a West Ham rally inspired by their half-time substitutes early in the second half and, while you are always worried that something will go wrong when you only have a one-goal lead to defend, we ran out deserved winners.
It was also our first 1-0 Premier League victory since beating Manchester City by the same score on the final day of the 2022-23 season - 63 games ago.
And it was the first time any of our league matches have finished 1-0 since our defeat at Everton towards the end of last season.
On another note, a 15:00 Saturday game in London is always one to look forward to - but we do not officially know when our next similar kick-off anywhere will be.
Of our next five matches, three are evening games and the other two are 17:30 kick-offs on Saturdays.
We are scheduled to host Chelsea in a west London derby at 15:00 on Saturday, 5 April, but the TV selections have not been made yet so that - and our subsequent games that month - could still be moved.
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Tom Gayle
Match of the Day commentator at the London Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesMost club record signings are expected to deliver from the get-go.
It was January 2023 when a 21-year-old Kevin Schade first arrived in the Premier League, initially on loan, before the move was made permanent in the summer at the cost of £21m.
At the time, Thomas Frank described the forward as "a young, promising talent that we see a big potential in". Director of football Phil Giles also made it clear they viewed the player as a long-term project, adding: "We look forward to working with him for the next five and a half years."
Brentford knew Schade would take time to settle, but to those outside the club, and in a world where attackers are often defined by their goal involvements, with just two goals and two assists across his first season and a half in the English top flight, their investment appeared to be questionable.
Context is always key to go alongside any data spreadsheet. What the numbers don't tell you is in the September of his first full season, Schade tore an adductor muscle while warming up for their game against Everton. The injury led to a seven-month, 30-match absence from the first team.
Yet, despite just 11 Premier League appearances, he still managed to better all of his team-mates when it came to the average amount of touches inside the opposition box per 90 minutes.
With a full pre-season behind him, the fully fit Schade we now see is one of the most transformed players in the Premier League when it comes to end product.
Seven goals and two assists speak volumes in terms of the turnaround. Yet it was clear to me watching at London Stadium, the 23-year-old's value isn't defined by those key metrics alone. He can play anywhere across the frontline and works tirelessly off the ball, which is essential for the Brentford high press.
Interestingly, Schade is yet to start more than three consecutive league games in his two years at the club. Managing his minutes appears key to maintaining a consistent level of performance.
Looking ahead to summer, Brian Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa will be entering the final year of their contracts, and there will be interest from other clubs in the duo.
I can't see a situation where both players leave, especially given the injury problems which have beset Brentford's latest record signing Igor Thiago.
But if they do decide to accept an offer for one of Mbeumo or Wissa, based on his current trajectory, Schade appears on course to step up and deliver.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham and Brentford.
Here are some of your comments:
West Ham fans:
Hamed: No game strategy evident. No tactical adjustments evident. Disinterested players, most making not much effort. Graham Potter is clearly at a loss as to what to do. If we had lost 5-0, that scoreline would have flattered us. We are relegation fodder. Are those who whined to get rid of David Moyes happy with their handiwork? I am not.
Mark: The disappointment is the amount of time we have had to prepare for this game. Brentford could have been 4-0 up in the first half. That's not an exaggeration. Evan Ferguson came on in the second half and he andJames Ward-Prowse got us on the front foot. A draw was the minimum expected from this game.
Madge: Strange selection by Potter. Senseless to play Lucas Paqueta up front when Jarrod Bowen can do it better and we were overloaded on the right flank. That said, atrocious first half. As poor as it has ever been. Brentford could and should have been four up! The changes immediately helped but Mohammed Kudus' miss sums it all up. We could have played all year and not scored. Glad Ward-Prowse is back though. We almost had a midfield in the second half!
Simon: Two weeks of training to serve up the same old slow sideways nonsense first half. The high line against quick forwards was never going to end well. They could have been three up at the break.
Brentford fans:
Peter: Great first-half performance, but failed to put away a number of excellent chances, giving West Ham something to chase in the second half. A solid defensive display allowing us to keep a clean sheet and earn a third consecutive away win.
Philip: Brilliant to get three away wins in a row for the first time! Come on you Bees!
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Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford have gained a reputation as fast starters this term and with Kevin Schade's effort at West Ham they have now scored seven goals in the opening 10 minutes of their top-flight games.
However, while manager Thomas Frank can justifiably criticise his side for not being clinical enough to ensure the contest was virtually over by the break, he will be delighted by the manner in which they secured their victory.
Aside from one gilt-edged opportunity for Mohammed Kudus, his side barely looked like conceding a chance let alone a goal and goalkeeper Mark Flekken enjoyed a relatively comfortable afternoon thanks to the defensive discipline of those in front of him.
Brentford's only slight concern will be around the extent of Sepp van den Berg's second-half injury, with the Dutch defender forced off after being involved in what appeared a relatively innocuous challenge with West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen.
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford manager Thomas Frank, speaking to BBC Match of the Day on how he felt about today's victory: "Very happy, especially first half. We were in complete control and dominated through the first 45 minutes. The only and relatively big complaint was that we were not out of sight. I thought we could have been three goals up. We had two disallowed, hit the post, we had three or four other big chances and dangerous situations where we need to get more out of them.
"What I liked is that we were fairly in control of the second half. They had one good chance through Kudos but besides that not too much. Winning 1-0 away, with a good solid defensive performance, very very good.
"We were playing away against a good side and sometimes the nature of the game means you can't stay on top. Overall a completely fair and good win."
On Kevin Schade: "We are seeing more and more good things from him. He is growing into the role. He is playing and importantly training consistently for many months."
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford goalscorer Kevin Schade has been speaking to Sky Sports after today's victory: "I think we left it all on the pitch, especially in the second half when it was very tight but I think we should have scored more in the first half. I think we should have scored many more to make it clear.
"I think we were very dominant in the first half but we had to keep going and fight to win."
Seven matches make up Saturday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.
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Aston Villa v Ipswich Town
Fulham v Nottingham Forest
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Brentford are not great away from home, while West Ham need to get something after taking only one point from their past three matches.
This has got a draw written all over it, really, but I am not going to take the easy option and go for 1-1 here like my guest has done. That would be boring!
Although Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are always so dangerous for the Bees, I am going to go with West Ham to win it.
New Hammers boss Graham Potter has taken over a difficult situation and he is finding it hard to get results - he has only won one of his five games in charge so far.
Their struggles are not on him though, and it would definitely boost their chances if he has Jarrod Bowen back from injury soon - he has been training this week.
Bowen scored a hat-trick when West Ham beat Brentford 4-2 in February last year. There won't be as many goals this time, but I am going for the same outcome.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Goalkeeper Mark Flekken "is ready and will be in goal" while Aaron Hickey "is training with the first team in parts" and is expected to return to full squad training next week.
More from Frank on Hickey: "He has been out for 16 months. I will be happy the day he is involved in the squad, more happy when he comes on the pitch, and even more happy when he is starting a game. But when he has been out for so long, I don't want to be too excited before he is really ready."
Rico Henry has "just been training on the pitch, but not with the team" so remains unavailable for Saturday's game.
Igor Thiago "is still a bit away," with Frank unable to give a timeframe on the striker's return.
On opponents West Ham: "I like Graham [Potter] a lot. He is a great guy and a fantastic coach. You can already see that in his West Ham team. His first step was to change the shape. There is some clear structure in what they are doing now."
He said the Hammers provide a threat "offensively and defensively" and "have clear principles in all phases."
On turning around Brentford's recent form after three defeats in six games: "We want to end up as high as possible - top half would be amazing - but it will be very difficult with very good clubs around us. What we need to focus on is performing well every week - and the first game ahead is West Ham."
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Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford have scored in all seven of their Premier League games against West Ham. That is the most times they have faced an opponent with a 100% scoring rate in the competition. The Hammers have only played Ipswich more often without keeping a clean sheet (nine matches).
After failing to win any of their first nine away Premier League fixtures of 2024-25 (D2 L7), Brentford have won their past two, and could win three in a row for the first time in the top flight.
Ian Westbrook
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesWith Brentford safely mid-table and out of both cup competitions, it is not too early to start thinking about next season.
The Bees are now an established Premier League club, which is a remarkable achievement given the budgets and sizes of the sides with whom we are competing.
The squad is fairly settled but one issue which needs resolving quickly is the status of captain Christian Norgaard.
His contract runs out this summer, although the club has the option to extend it by a year, and not much has been said about what is happening.
Thomas Frank was asked about the situation before last month's Manchester City game and replied: "We are in dialogue with Christian. He is happy here and we are happy with him, so let's see."
After the 2-2 draw with the champions, in which Norgaard scored a last-gasp equaliser, Frank said: "We are always better when he is playing."
He is correct - Brentford's record without the Dane is much poorer than when he is playing in the side - so this leaves us fans wondering what the delay is in pinning him down to a new deal.
Could it be his age? He will be 31 next month and the Bees have few players over the age of 30 years old in their squad. Plus, Norgaard is already our fourth-oldest player.
Or could he, like Henrik Dalsgaard and Pontus Jansson before him, simply want to go back to his native Denmark?
All fans can do is speculate and hope the club will agree a new contract with Norgaard. He has played a vital part in our progress since 2019, and it would be a massive loss if he left.
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