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  1. Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Brentfordpublished at 08:11 4 November 2024

    Chris Sutton and The Piano TV series winner Brad Kella

    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

    For week 10, he takes on The Piano TV series winner Brad Kella.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    My first thought here was a Fulham win, until I saw Brentford won this fixture 3-0 last season. On closer inspection, they have a really good record at Craven Cottage.

    They have played 12 games there since 1990, winning six and drawing five of them, so it seems to be one of their luckier grounds.

    I'm going to stick with my instincts, though. Fulham were unlucky not to beat Everton last week and they have impressed me when I have seen them play this season.

    I have a feeling they will get the job done this time, although it is going to be close.

    Brad's prediction: 0-1

    They are right next to each other in the table, so this is going to be close... but I'm going to give it to Brentford.

    Read the full predictions and have your say

  2. Frank on 'lovely' Brentford and facing 'flying' Fulhampublished at 16:38 31 October 2024

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 20:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Defender Kristoffer Ajer "is progressing well" and midfielder Christian Norgaard "is fit and firing for Monday" after he was rested for the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.

    • On being linked to the Manchester United and Chelsea jobs in the summer, Frank said: "I have said many times I am happy here in Brentford. I love it. I feel a responsibility to the fans, the players, the staff. I am extremely dedicated to do everything I can for this lovely club. I don't speak about what-ifs or maybes, what will happen in the future with me, I don't know. Maybe I am staying here for a long, long time. Who knows?"

    • He described Brentford as "one of the best clubs in the world" and said there are "very few clubs who are better with everything".

    • On facing Fulham: "It's a local derby and, in recent years, it has been very tight between the two teams - we have had some fantastic games against each other. Now, we're going to play Monday night, under the floodlights, Craven Cottage - a historic stadium - we're bringing 3,000 fans, and we'll do everything we can for them to get the win. I'm really looking forward to it."

    • He continued: "We're facing a very good opponent. Fulham have done very well over the last few years, I think Marco Silva and his coaching staff have done a top job in the way they have built them. They have started this season flying and they have probably deserved more points than they've got so far."

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  3. Did you know?published at 16:36 31 October 2024

    Yoane Wissa of Brentford celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Ipswich Town FC at Gtech Community StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Yoane Wissa has been involved in 10 goals in his last eight Premier League appearances for Brentford (seven goals, three assists). Across these appearances, Wissa has scored or assisted every 52 minutes.

  4. Bees to offer 20% off train travel to away games outside Londonpublished at 12:58 31 October 2024

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    Brentford fans will be able to get 20% off train tickets when travelling to Bees matches being played outside London as part of a climate change collaboration with Trainline.

    The Bees aim to encourage supporters to take part in the "I came by train" campaign because it is a more sustainable method of transport and becomes more affordable with the discount.

    Brentford sustainability manager James Beale said: "We're pleased to be the first Premier League football club to be working with 'I came by train' and Trainline on this positive initiative.

    "Making our club more sustainable goes beyond what we do at our stadium, it's also about the travel choices we all make. How fans travel can have a big impact on our carbon footprint.

    "We're hopeful that this initiative makes it easier and cheaper for fans to make a better choice on travel for the environment."

  5. Carabao Cup quarter-final draw - who is your team facing?published at 22:46 30 October 2024

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    The draw has been made for the Carabao Cup quarter finals, with eight Premier League clubs having made it through.

    For the first time in 14 years it is an all Premier League quarter-final line-up, with ties including Tottenham hosting Manchester United and holders Liverpool travelling to Southampton.

    Matches are scheduled to take place the week commencing 17 December.

    All the fixtures are shown below:

    Tottenham v Manchester United

    Arsenal v Crystal Palace

    Newcastle United v Brentford

    Southampton v Liverpool

    Find reaction to the draw here

  6. Brentford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (5-4 on penalties) - the fans' verdictpublished at 08:08 30 October 2024

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     Yoane Wissa leads the full time celebrationsImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Carabao Cup game between Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Shand: We could and should have been out of sight by half-time but were found wanting in the finishing. Fair play to Sheffield Wednesday, it made for a real interesting game of it in the second half. But a win is a win as we march on to our first major trophy!

    Stuart: We made it difficult for ourselves but we managed to turn it around at the end! Credit to Wednesday’s keeper, he kept them in the game.

    Duncan: Very good first half but needed another goal. It was a poor goal to concede and I don't know what Janelt was doing as he did not close it down. Very good penalties so onto the next round!

    Stuart: Well that was harder work than it needed to be, but some fringe players have got minutes in their legs and we’re in the last eight, unlike at least 12 other Premier League clubs!

    Ian: Brentford played some good possession football in the first half. Schade's first goal of the season will give him confidence. The second half started in the same way. A poor decision by Flekken and slip by Schade led to the equaliser. The game then became end to end. Penalties decided the tie and nine out of 10 were excellent.

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  7. 'Nice for the ego' - Frank on job linkspublished at 07:52 30 October 2024

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Thomas Frank high fives Brentford mascot BuzzetteImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford reached the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup for the third time under manager Thomas Frank after beating Sheffield Wednesday on Monday.

    It is another big achievement for the Bees boss who is highly regarded in the game.

    Frank was again linked with a high profile job at Manchester United before Ruben Amorim moved into pole position.

    However, Frank said the attention from the football world isn't taking his focus from the job he has to do at Brentford.

    "I think it’s nice for the ego that someone recognised that I’m part of something that is going well," Frank said.

    "We all know that it’s not only me there’s players, staff, leadership, club staff, strategy and all that. I’m not focusing too much on it.

    "What I needed to focus on was today to do everything we could to get over the line. I have a big responsibility to Matthew, the leadership, the players, the club, the fans.

    "I love it here in many ways. We have got one step closer to making some more incredible magic."

  8. 'I need to learn from that' - Flekkenpublished at 22:42 29 October 2024

    Mark Flekken acknowledges fans after penalty shoot-out win Image source, Getty Images

    Mark Flekken was the shootout hero, but he was not happy with the role he played in Sheffield Wednesday’s equaliser.

    The goalkeeper tried to launch a Brentford counter attack after catching a corner, but Gassama intercepted his throw and scored.

    "At the moment I caught the corner kick I had so many possibilities but I took the wrong one," he told Sky Sports after the match.

    "The mistake I made helpd a lot to bring our mental side down. It took away the control we had. It went from a controlled game to an open game. I need to learn from that.

    "I went to the wrong side twice at the start [of the shootout]. That doesn't help your confidence in a shootout but luckily I saved the last one.

    "It’s not the first and only mistake I’ve made in my career. I’m 31 now with quite some experience, that helps a lot [to come back from] a mistake like that."

  9. Brentford 1-1 Sheff Wed (5-4 on penalties) - send us your thoughtspublished at 22:05 29 October 2024

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  10. Follow Tuesday's Carabao Cup games livepublished at 19:01 29 October 2024

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    Two games are being played in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, with Premier League clubs Southampton and Brentford both hoping to avoid upsets by Championship opposition and secure places in the quarter-finals.

    Follow all of the action and reaction

  11. 'The players produced huge mental strength'published at 11:56 29 October 2024

    Ian Westbrook
    Fan writer

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    Bryan Mbeumo celebrates with his Brentford team-mates after scoring against Ipswich TownImage source, Getty Images

    "Mentality" and Brentford "being an asset to the Premier League" are two things about which Thomas Frank often talks.

    Both of these factors were shown off in the Bees' bonkers 4-3 win over Ipswich on Saturday.

    The players produced huge mental strength to come back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2, and then to snatch a last-gasp winner after being pegged back so late in the game.

    And Brentford are certainly not dull to watch. We have the second-highest total goals in our Premier League matches this season of 36, with the 18 we have scored only being bettered by Manchester City and Chelsea.

    This 4-3 win followed the 5-3 victory over Wolves in our previous home match.

    It is clear that, despite Ivan Toney's summer exit, we have no problem scoring goals. Yoane Wissa found the net on his first start following injury, while Bryan Mbeumo was on target for the fifth consecutive home game. Only Erling Haaland has scored more than his eight Premier League goals so far this season.

    Mbeumo and Wissa have now both scored in three of the four games they have started together this term.

    However, things are very different at the other end of the field with only Wolves, Southampton and Ipswich having conceded more than us.

    As I mentioned last week, the absence of natural full-backs is hampering us, despite the return of Mads Roerslev on the right on Saturday.

    Things need to tighten up at the back as, despite scoring heavily in each of our past two home matches, it is not going to happen every time to bail us out!

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  12. Wissa credited with second goal against Ipswichpublished at 10:42 29 October 2024

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Yoane Wissa celebrates a goal for BrentfordImage source, PA Media

    Brentford have been successful in their appeal regarding their second goal in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town.

    As per the Premier League's protocol for such appeals, the incident was considered by a further panel of three football experts.

    The panel have determined that the goal should be credited to Yoane Wissa instead of a Harry Clarke own goal.

  13. Photos of the weekendpublished at 18:54 28 October 2024

    There was late drama...

    Wolves players celebrate a late goal against Brighton who look dejectedImage source, Getty Images

    And late drama...

    Everton players celebrate scoring a late goal against FulhamImage source, Getty Images

    And late drama...

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    Sometimes you just can't escape it.

    Erik ten Hag looks on surrounded by bubblesImage source, Getty Images

    There were returns to goalscoring ways...

    Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates a goal for Crystal Palace against TottenhamImage source, Getty Images

    And goalscoring partnerships...

    Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa celebrate a goal for BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    While sometimes the spoils just have to be shared...

    Mikel Merino celebrates a goal against Liverpool in front of Arsenal fansImage source, Getty Images
    Mohamed Salah celebrates a goal for Liverpool against ArsenalImage source, Getty Images

    And after a busy day at work, sometimes you just need a lie down.

    Cole Palmer lies on the pitchImage source, Getty Images
  14. Frank on being 'very happy' at Brentford and League Cup 'respect'published at 16:04 28 October 2024

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup last-16 game against Sheffield Wednesday (kick-off 20:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Frank confirmed "everyone is available from the Ipswich game" for Tuesday's cup tie.

    • Following the sacking of fellow Premier League manager Erik ten Hag, the Bees boss said he does "feel" for the Dutchman as there are "massive expectations" at Manchester United but there needs to be a "reality check" on those with the teams currently at the top of the Premier League.

    • On if he would welcome the chance to talk to United about the vacant role: "It is a very delicate question. I have a big responsibility to Brentford, the fans, leadership, players, staff and one focus is to do the very best in the Carabao Cup. I have said many times I am very happy here, it is one of the best clubs in the world. What happens in the future? Who knows, but I am very, very happy here."

    • On if there are jobs in English and world football that you cannot turn down the opportunity: "That is a hypothetical question. I always try to be as transparent as possible. I am very happy here, I can see myself being here for a long time in the future. If something came up that was an opportunity I would like to try then OK, let's see, but right now I am very happy."

    • Frank wants to just "focus" on the Sheffield Wednesday match and insisted their approach will be "very strong and we will take this very seriously".

    • He added: "I don't know if you'll be surprised, but maybe you will when you see the line-up we put out there tomorrow. It will be a very strong team. We've got big respect for the competition, we've got big respect for Sheffield Wednesday."

    • He is expecting a "difficult game" because the Owls are "very good on the counter" and "have great physicality".

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