Ivan Toney’s penalty and Emiliano Marcondes’ finish on the counter-attack ten minutes later, helped Brentford race to a two-goal cushion after 20 minutes – one they wouldn’t relinquish against a frustrating Swansea display, as the Bees finally banished their playoff hoodoo at the tenth time of asking – earning a top-flight berth for the first time since the 1946-1947 season. Continue reading “Brentford 2-0 Swansea City: Toney, Marcondes goals end Bees’ Premier League wait”
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Eberechi Eze’s persistence paid off as his top-flight journey is underway
Released by Arsenal, Fulham, Reading and Millwall while still in his teenage years, Eberechi Eze endured failed trials and questions over his languid attitude. Over the weekend, Roy Hodgson gave the 22-year-old playmaker his first Premier League start for new club Crystal Palace and judging by how he’s handled adversity in the past, it’s likely the first of many to come.
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Fulham finished with a flourish, but Brentford’s bubble certainly burst

Fulham left Brentford looking silly at Wembley last night, but Thomas Frank’s side only had themselves to blame after their promising season ended with a whimper against their west London rivals. It extends a very long wait for Premier League football, while finishing the campaign with plenty of burning questions to answer.
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Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham

Read two match previews as the Championship is set to return this weekend, with a west London derby on show while West Brom can go top – at least momentarily – with a win over their local rivals Birmingham City later on Saturday. Continue reading “Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham”
Ollie Watkins, Aleksandar Mitrovic score 20th league goals in wins for Brentford and Fulham

Brentford forward Ollie Watkins and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic proved matchwinners in Saturday’s 3pm kick-offs – boosting their promotion push with narrow wins over Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Continue reading “Ollie Watkins, Aleksandar Mitrovic score 20th league goals in wins for Brentford and Fulham”