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Ivan Toney - Expected to start Saturday Toney (COVID-19) is "looking fine" ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He was on the grass Monday, and we trained with him individual...

Impact If Saturday's match goes ahead, Toney should be starting again after missing the prior two contests. He probably would've been on the bench if the midweek match went ahead, but instead, he got a couple more days of training in and that should allow him to make the XI against Southampton.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Set to return Saturday Toney (COVID-19) is expected to be back ahead of Saturday's clash with Southampton.

Impact Toney was expected to be ready in time for Tuesday's clash with Manchester United before the match was postponed, so he should be good to go with a few extra days off. In his last five contests, the forward has racked up two goals on 13 shots (seven on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and six clearances. As such, he should be a top-end fantasy target once back in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Eligible to return Canos has served his one-match ban for accumulation and is eligible to play versus Manchester United on Tuesday.

Impact In his previous five appearances, Canos recorded one goal on 12 shots (four on target), two assists and 20 crosses (two accurate). The midfielder should immediately jump back into the starting XI with his suspension served and figures to offer solid top-half fantasy value.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Concedes one goal in win Fernandez conceded one goal and made one save in Friday's win over Watford.

Impact Fernandez couldn't do much in the goal he conceded, it was a header from close range, but he was solid the rest of the way. He only has one clean sheet in seven appearances so far, and the fact that he's conceded multiple goals in five of those starts doesn't bode well for his fantasy upside going forward.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Scores winning goal Friday Mbeumo bagged the winning goal in Friday's victory over Watford.

Impact Mbeumo stepped up in absence of Ivan Toney (COVID-19) and scored the winning goal through a penalty on stoppage time. The Frenchman has been playing well of late and has cracked the scoresheet in each of his last two appearances. He has three goals on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Forss - Sets up goal Friday Forss was credited with an assist in Friday's win over Watford.

Impact Forss played 21 minutes off the bench but that was enough to leave his mark, as he set up Pontus Jansson's goal with a perfect header close to the near post. Forss has made just one start this season, however, so he doesn't have enough upside to be reliable in most formats.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Jansson - Scores against Watford Jansson bagged a goal in Friday's win over Watford.

Impact Jansson is known for his defensive ability, but he was the hero in this match after scoring the equalizer late in the second half with a header from very close range. The Sweden international is the undisputed defensive leader of Brentford and has averaged 4.75 clearances per game so far.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Credited with secondary assist Janelt was credited with a secondary assist in Friday's win over Watford. He took two shots (one on target), created two chances, made eight crosses (two accurate), took three corn...

Impact This was a complete performance from Janelt, who was forced to play as a center-back but still found ways to move up the field and create in the attacking end. Expect him to remain as a defender while Ethan Pinnock remains sidelined due to COVID-19.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford rally for dramatic late win over Watford ' Premier League Update

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Carragher and Neville dance with Brentford fans Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville enjoyed joining in with the Brentford fans as they celebrated their side's 2-1 win over Watford.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • SKY.COM

Brentford v. Watford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/10/2021

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Bryan Mbeumo snatches late Brentford winner against Watford ' Premier League

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Injury-time goal secures Brentford comeback win in EPL

Bryan Mbeumo’s stoppage-time penalty has earned Brentford a dramatic 2-1 win over Watford in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pontus Jansson heads Brentford level with Watford ' Premier League

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Ethan Pinnock - Tests positive for COVID-19 Pinnock tested positive for COVID-19 and will be miss Friday's matchup with Watford and likely the team's next midweek match.

Impact Pinnock had started all 15 matches for Brentford this season in which he recorded one goal on nine shots (five on target), one assist and 12 crosses (three accurate). Still, the central defender is more known for his defensive stats -- 54 clearances, 24 interceptions and 18 tackles -- which he where he will derive the majority of his fantasy value. In his absence, Brentford turned to Vitaly Janelt on Friday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zanka - Still sidelined Friday Zanka (undisclosed) will not be available against Watford on Friday.

Impact Zanka has been out of action since Nov, 6 against Norwich and will miss his fifth straight contest. Given his extended layoff, the defender may have to settle for a spot on the bench once first cleared to play.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Explained: An academy, 15.5 pitches and bat boxes - Brentford's training ground upgrade The club have outgrown their facilities at Jersey Road and have ambitious plans for significant improvements

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mads Bech Sorensen - Available after COVID-19 Sorensen is available going forward after missing the last two matches with COVID-19.

Impact Sorensen has played just 19 minutes this season and has made the bench two other times, but there's a chance he finds more minutes over the busy period. He started 29 matches last season, so it wouldn't be surprising if he got the call in an upcoming contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Banned for accumulation Canos received his fifth yellow card of the season and will be forced to sit out versus Watford on Friday.

Impact Canos has started all 15 matches for Brentford this year, in which he recorded two goals on 20 shots (eight on target), two assists, 61 crosses (eight accurate) and 15 corners. While Mathias Jensen should continue to serve as the primary corner taker, Canos figures to remain in the mix on freekicks once eligible to play.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds United v. Brentford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/5/2021

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Sergi Canos finishes quickfire Brentford double v. Leeds United ' Premier League

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Shandon Baptiste grabs Brentford equalizer v. Leeds United ' Premier League

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Álvaro Fernández - Busy for draw Fernandez made four saves and three clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leeds.

Impact Fernandez was tasked with stopping a surprisingly potent Leeds attack and did well to make four saves and continue his immense fantasy volume. Fernandez has quickly become a strong fantasy play, and he should be in line for a clean sheet chance Friday, against Watford.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Assists in draw Mbeumo provided one assist on a single chance created during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leeds.

Impact Mbeumo started alongside Sergi Canos up top and did well setting up a goal in the draw. Mbeumo has been growing into his role, though he is a low-floor striker to say the least. The fantasy ceiling in a very favorable match makes him an interesting option against Watford on Friday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Nets in forward start Canos scored once on four shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leeds.

Impact Canos lined up at forward and did well at the different position getting a goal as well as putting four shots on net. The wing-back isn't normally this much of an offensive threat, though he has been getting forward well recently. He has a favorable clash with Watford on Friday to look forward to.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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