Brentford made it 5 away wins on the bounce with a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth, whose hopes of Champions League qualification took a dent.
A harmful run and cross from Milos Kerkez was the catalyst for Vitaly Janelt sending the ball into his personal internet to open the scoring for the hosts, however Brentford hit again by means of a Yoane Wissa header – his 14th league objective of the season, with house goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga caught in no-man’s land.
Antoine Semenyo crashed a close-range header off the crossbar as the house aspect performed with their ordinary risk and depth, nonetheless, their closing end was missing.
Brentford struck towards the run of play to grab the factors when Christian Norgaard thumped house after a protracted throw triggered panic within the Bournemouth field they usually held on to win a fifth consecutive away league recreation for the primary time in 15 years.
Andoni Iraola’s group have now misplaced 4 of their final six Premier League video games as their season appears to be stalling on the incorrect time. They’re 4 factors off Manchester Metropolis in fifth.
In the meantime, the Bees are actually unbeaten in all six conferences with Bournemouth within the Premier League and stay the one group the Cherries haven’t crushed within the high flight.
Norgaard inventory is rising – however what occurs subsequent?
Christian Norgaard wheels away in celebration after giving Brentford the lead
Sky Sports activities’ Lewis Jones:
Golf equipment throughout Europe have to be maintaining an in depth eye on Norgaard’s contract state of affairs.
But once more this season, the Danish midfielder has been the bedrock and beating coronary heart of what makes Brentford such a harmful group for any opposition – as Bournemouth discovered. His affect on the pitch in getting Thomas Frank’s message throughout is significant for maintaining Brentford’s efficiency ranges so constant. And, he pops up with the odd objective or two, which all the time helps. His successful objective right here was his third strike in eight appearances.
Norgaard’s contract runs out this summer time though the membership have the choice to increase it by a 12 months, however nothing has been communicated relating to the state of affairs, which should have the Bees’ fanbase a bit involved. Everton have been reportedly linked, which seems a sideway transfer when merely assessing each groups’ league place.
The saving grace for the Bees in convincing Norgaard to remain simply may be his age. He’s 31-years-old now so his probabilities of nailing down a long-term contract someplace which might be deemed a step up from Brentford look unlikely.
They have to do every little thing they will to maintain him.
Frank: We’re wanting up the desk
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Thomas Frank hailed Brentford’s 2-1 win towards Bournemouth which was additionally their fiftieth Premier League win and mentioned it was a day the membership ought to be happy with.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank mentioned:
“I think we played a good first half, I am very pleased with it in many, many ways. We had six big moments where we didn’t get a shot off. Those are big moments we need to get more.
“Second half Bournemouth began higher than us for the primary 5, 10 minutes, then I believe it was comparatively even. Then we go up 2-1 and from there it was not a fairly recreation however that occurs typically.
“I think it was the first time in a long time where it was an even game and we edged it, so I’m really pleased.
“Keith Andrews [Brentford set-piece coach] is doing an excellent job, the gamers are doing an excellent job and the teaching round is superb. Set-pieces are essential they usually received us the sport as we speak.
“This is our 50th Premier League win and there’s only 10 clubs who have done this quicker than us. That’s crazy. Taking it into consideration, our journey, our size, I think that’s a day we should be proud of.
“In fact, we wish to lookup and purpose as excessive as attainable.”
Iraola: We are not efficient enough
Bournemouth boss Andomi Iraola:
“It’s irritating to lose as a result of we did numerous good issues. We in all probability had the higher probabilities to attain however we’re not environment friendly sufficient, we do not make that distinction.
“We need to create a lot of chances and other teams like Brentford need fewer chances to score. They were more efficient than us. They punished us. We haven’t found the chances well when we are creating them and that is the main difference.
“When you have got the clearest probabilities however on the finish of the day, what issues is the factors. We have to enhance within the decisive moments as a result of in the long run that’s what makes the distinction.”
Opta stats: Wissa and Mbeumo star
- Wissa has been immediately concerned in 16 objectives (14 objectives, 2 assists) within the Premier League this season, his most in a single marketing campaign, whereas he’s the primary Bees participant to internet 40 objectives within the competitors.
- Bryan Mbeumo has been immediately concerned in 20 objectives (15 objectives, 5 assists) within the Premier League this season, turning into simply the second Brentford participant to achieve this milestone in a single marketing campaign, after Ivan Toney in 2022-23 (24, 20 objectives, 4 assists).
- Mbeumo has assisted twice as many Premier League objectives (6) for team-mate Yoane Wissa than every other Brentford participant, with every of his final two assists for the Congolese ahead coming towards Bournemouth.
