APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BRENTFORD 4-1-4 · 10TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
4-1-4 · 10TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs Fulham (A) · Mon 8:00PM
BRE +252 TOTAL 2.5
Brentford love taking on the Big Six, so why were they so flat at Manchester United? Brentford have relished delivering bloodied noses to the elite but, at Manchester United, an uncharacteristically timid approach cost them
David Raya - Concedes once in loss Raya allowed a goal while making two saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Raya allowed the lone goal of the match in the 27th minute as Brentford dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 38 goals in 29 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 121, the most in the Premier League.
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Ivan Toney - Fires two shots Toney took two off target shots and created a chance during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Toney was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Brentford were shutout on Wednesday. The forward's two shots led Brentford in the match as he remains third in the Premier League with 17 goals in 27 appearances.
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Ethan Pinnock - Eight clearances in loss Pinnock blocked two shots, made three interceptions, three tackles (winning three) and eight clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Pinnock was a part of the Brentford back line that conceded just once during Wednesday's defeat. Pinnock's eight clearances led Brentford in the match, upping his season total to a Premier League leading 170 in his 21 appearances.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Man United back into EPL's top four by beating Brentford 1-0
Marcus Rashford led Manchester United to its first Premier League win in six weeks as Erik ten Hag’s team overcame Brentford 1-0 to move back into the top fourAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manchester United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 4/5/2023
APRIL 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Manchester United vs. Brentford LIVE STREAM (4/5/23): Watch Premier League online | Time, USA TV, channel Manchester United faces Brentford in a Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (4/5/23).
APRIL 5, 2023 • NJ.COM
Manchester United vs Brentford live updates Manchester United host Brentford today as they seek to get back into the Champions League places.The game starts at 8pm BST, 3pm EDT, 12pm P...
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Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Single cross Wednesday Roerslev sent in one cross and made three clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Roerslev had a tough day on the right side of a back-five. The defender had little space to get forward and was tasked with shutting down the tricky Jadon Sancho. Roerslev made his first start since a Feb. 11 draw with Arsenal after recovering from a hamstring injury. Even when fit Roerslev faces tough competition from Aaron Hickey for the starting job on the right side of the defense.
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Frank Onyeka - Out with hamstring injury Onyeka will miss Wednesday's clash against Manchester United with what Brentford manager Thomas Frank called Monday "a minor, minor injury" to his hamstring.
Impact Onyeka has been limited to just two Premier League appearances off the bench since the World Cup break due to a few hamstring issues. Frank is convinced this new injury is minor, but it might be a continuation of what has been plaguing Onyeka since late December.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vitaly Janelt - Returns to training Janelt (knee) was back "on the grass" in training with Brentford on Monday, but manager Thomas Frank said he won't quite be ready for Wednesday's clash against Manchester United.
Impact Janelt will miss a third consecutive game Wednesday with a knee injury he suffered in mid-March, but he's making progress with his recovery and could potentially target a return to action against Newcastle at the weekend. He has started 17 of his 26 Premier League appearances this season mostly in midfield.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shandon Baptiste - Available going forward Baptiste served a one-match suspension and will be available going forward
Impact Baptiste has played just 21 minutes since October, so his availability doesn't change much for Brentford. In one of his lone appearances, he received two yellow cards in 14 minutes, which isn't a great sign for future playing time. A regular off the bench the first few months of the season, he's now behind Mikkel Damsgaard on the depth chart.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Hickey - Starts Saturday Hickey registered one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Impact Hickey started for Brentford after picking up an ankle injury while on international duty. He had a quiet match, not producing as many stats as usual. The midfielder usually averages two tackles a game after generating 12 (seven won) in the last six contests.
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Ethan Pinnock - Gets another rare goal Pinnock scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and 11 clearances in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Brighton.
Impact Pinnock scored his second goal in five matches, which is rare for him who has not scored more than two goals in a single season. He is the league leader in clearances with 162, giving him an average of 8.1 clearances a match. The defender has been one of the best center backs in the Premier League, helping keep a total of seven clean sheets this campaign.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Mbeumo - Brace of assists Mbeumo assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Brighton.
Impact Mbeumo knocked in two assists to help deliver two of the three goals for Brentford on Saturday. In the last eight matches, he has totaled one goal, four assists with 16 chances created and 45 crosses (16 accurate). This brings him to an average of 3.8 crosses a game.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney - Tallies goal Toney scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target), three interceptions and three clearances in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Brighton.
Impact Toney's upstanding season continues after totaling his 17th goal of the season. This gives him the third most in the league while surpassing his career-high goals in the Premier League. Since the new year, the forward has generated five goals with one assist on 28 shots (13 on target) in 10 games. This brings him to an average of 2.8 shots a contest.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Jensen - Assists on day Jensen assisted once to go with five tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Brighton.
Impact Jensen totaled his fifth assist of the season, and his first since Jan 2. He now has recorded a goal and an assist in the last two matches. The midfielder is just two assists away from matching his career high for a single season. Since Feb 4, Jensen has generated three goals, one assist, 30 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 chances created in the last eight games.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pontus Jansson - Nets first goal of season Jansson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Brighton.
Impact Jansson scored his first goal of the campaign after getting his first start since Oct 1. A hamstring injury has kept the defender out of the lineup for months, but is working on winning a regular starting XI role. He has generated one goal with eight clearances in the last three matches.
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David Raya - Busy in draw David Raya registered 11 saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Brighton.
Impact Raya had a season-high of saves, but allowed the most goals since Oct 29 during Saturday's match. His 11 saves follow two straight games with no saves. He has completed 19 saves with seven goals conceded in the last five contests. This brings his average saves a match to 4.5, while also leading the league with 119 saves thus far. The goalkeeper will make a trip to Manchester on Wednesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests. Raya also kept a clean sheet against the opponent during the last outing on Aug 13.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Pinnock grabs 3-2 Brentford lead against Brighton | Premier League
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Ivan Toney reclaims Brentford edge over Brighton | Premier League
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Pontus Jansson powers Brentford ahead of Brighton | Premier League
APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Keane Lewis-Potter - Progressing with recovery Lewis-Potter (knee) is "progressing in the right direction," Brentford manager Thomas Frank told reporters Thursday.
Impact Lewis-Potter underwent a knee surgery in early March that might rule him out for the rest of the season, and Frank admitted that he doesn't know whether or not the 22-year-old will be able to feature again before the end of the campaign.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Still out against Brighton Ajer (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brighton, and Brentford manager Thomas Frank said Thursday that there is no timeframe for his return at them moment.
Impact Ajer has started all nine of his Premier League appearances this campaign at right-back or in a back-three, but he picked up a calf injury in mid-March and is currently without a clear timeframe to return. Frank said that the club is "aiming for him to be back this season."
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Available for weekend Roerslev (hamstring) will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against Brighton, according to Brentford manager Thomas Frank in his press conference Thursday.
Impact Roerslev missed Brentford's last three games with a hamstring injury he suffered in early March, but he returned to training during the international break and is now ready to return to the squad to face Brighton on Saturday. He should remain the backup option to Aaron Hickey at right-back/right wing-back.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
