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Brentford will demand £60m for 25-year-old Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo in the January transfer window, amid interest from Arsenal. (Football Insider), external

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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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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.

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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."

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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

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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.

Alex Howell
BBC Sport football news reporter

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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."

Newcastle United are keen on signing 25-year-old Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo in January, but the Magpies face spending restrictions. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool and Arsenal also hold interest in Mbeumo, who the Bees value at about £50m. (Newcastle Chronicle), external

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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."

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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.

• Southampton v Stoke City (19:45 GMT)

• Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday (20:00 GMT) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

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"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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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.

Arsenal are weighing up a bid to sign Brentford's 25-year-old Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo. (Football Insider), external

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is among the candidates Manchester United are considering to replace Erik ten Hag. (ESPN), external

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There was late drama...

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And late drama...

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And late drama...

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Sometimes you just can't escape it.

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There were returns to goalscoring ways...

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And goalscoring partnerships...

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

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

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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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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Ipswich Town.

Here are some of your comments:

Brentford fans

Will: Nervy! We left the motor in the locker room and could not match Ipswich's energy in the first half. Our quick passing has gone. Flekken is living too dangerously with his passes into the middle. Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter and Wissa carried us and somehow we led. Against 10 men we lost control. It was a somewhat lucky finish, but in Mbeumo we trust! Three points but we should do better.

Ernie: Definitely a rollercoaster game for Brentford supporters. These types of games are great to watch but can be frustrating when your team make silly mistakes. Pat on the back to Ipswich but job well done for Brentford.

David: Brentford were terrible for the first 20 minutes, which is unlike us. We are well known for coming out of the traps quickly. Our passing was sloppy and I still worry that some of our players are too one-footed to play out from the back, and Flekken struggles with distribution. We had a great attitude going forward. Lewis-Potter was man of the match for me.

Nigel: We never make it easy for ourselves. We can always score a hatful but the way we concede goals makes each game a nail-biting affair!

Ipswich fans

Richard: A frustrating result but a huge improvement on last week's dire home defeat against Everton. Keep playing like that and we will be fine. Brentford are a decent side and they are dangerous against anyone on their day. We matched them and deserved a draw.

Barry: I was concerned at all team changes but the boys competed well and Brentford found it difficult. After taking the lead, by equalising first, we showed spirit and determination. We nearly got it to 4-4. They are positives and we are getting there, as we continue to develop.

Paul: Ipswich are too good to go down and they are always losing by very fine margins. I think that will turn in their favour soon. Why Delap, their top goalscorer, didn't start is a mystery because he really made an impact when he came on. He was unlucky to hit the post with the last kick of the match. But it was a very exciting game.

Jamie: Good effort by Ipswich. So refreshing to hear Kieran McKenna only praising his team and focusing on the positives. I honestly believe Ipswich will be OK once they get that first win out of the way. I think Thomas Frank is brilliant as well, such a good manager with a measured perspective. He deserves his success, always gracious in defeat as well.

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Brentford made it two successive chaotic home matches as they beat Ipswich Town in added time at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Thomas Frank's side left it very late to seal victory as Bryan Mbeumo's left-footed cross into the box evaded everyone and nestled into the bottom corner in the 96th minute.

Mbeumo has been a consistently excellent performer for the Bees this season, scoring eight league goals.

He has successfully converted his last seven penalties in the Premier League and only Manchester City's Erling Haaland (11) has scored more in the current campaign.

Mbeumo has now netted in each of his last five league home matches (six goals in total), the first time a player has done so for Brentford after Mbeumo himself between November 2019 and January 2020.

Brentford are currently 10th in the table and as long as the goals continue to flow from Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, the Bees may be targeting a top-half finish.

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Brentford goalscorer Yoane Wissa has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the dramatic win: "Craziness is part of football - part of Brentford, part of the Gtech Stadium, part of the fans. We love it.

"This game means a lot for us because last year we would not win this kind of game, so we are very happy with the win today."

On his goal(s): "I think it has been given as an own goal but I will apply for it. I shot at the target and, if the defender did not touch the ball, it would still go in so I need to find out with the commission if I can have the second one.

"The first goal gave us a needed boost because they did well to defend. After the first goal, we knew we had to keep running and try hard to get something quickly. We got the second one just before half-time and then just after the penalty."

On getting the winner: "Psychologically, it means a lot. We know the Premier League is never easy and it is crazy that with 10 men they keep going and pushing - but we didn't look back and tried to score again.

"Today the game was really long, almost 100 minutes across both halves, so we are very happy with the win and we need to enjoy it."

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Brentford have recovered from being two or more goals down to win a Premier League match for the very first time, having drawn two and lost 29 of the previous 31 games in which they had found themselves down by at least two goals.

There have now been five occasions of a team winning a Premier League match having been two or more goals down this season – only in 2022-23 (6) were there more such victories in a single campaign.