Brentford have managed to create some space with switches of play but no end product so far. #BRELEE #BrentfordFC

Brentford's centrebacks still pressing aggressively on progressive passes. Leeds took advantage of van den Berg there. #BRELEE #BrentfordFC

A small tweak to Brentford's press to matchup better with Leeds. Jensen dropping centrally instead of pressing the centrebacks. Leaving Ouattara and Lewis-Potter to press out wide. #BRELEE #BrentfordFC

Thiago has misplaced a few passes leading to Tottenham counters. Bees not able to connect on passes in the final third yet. #TOTBRE #BrentfordFC

Kelleher looks to be struggling on corners. Managed to punch it away a few times, but the crowded box is clearly affecting him. #TOTBRE #BrentfordFC

Brilliant sequence for Brentford's third goal. Nelson's touch, Damsgaard's pass, Henderson's pass, and Ouattara's finish. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Thiago scores his 11th goal of the season. What a cross from Henderson. Thiago picks up the scraps from Walker. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Kayode takes a touch in the box and Anthony goes down on the attempted clearance. Back level. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Ouattara earns yet another penalty. Thiago finds the back of the net. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Brentford's counterpress leading to a few chances. Burnley may resort to immediate clearances if the Bees keep winning the ball that high up the pitch. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

During the second half I'd expect Brentford to target progressive passes into the half-space. Seems like Reiss Nelson would excel in that role. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

After Burnley pressed Chelsea in a 4-3-3, they've dropped into a 4-4-2 or 4-2-4 out-of-possession today. Brentford getting Collins involved on the ball to open things up. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Good chance for Collins on the corner kick. Henderson cleared out space with his blocking. #BREBUR #BrentfordFC

Check out the Brighton Breakdown ⚫️ Brighton’s press 🟡 Halftime Adjustments ⚫️ Stats Analysis

Throughout the match Brighton have been holding Schade on Brentford counters to negate his pace. Bees rewarded with a penalty after the tug in the box. Thiago's second penalty saved. #BHABRE

What a backheel from Thiago to send Ouattara into the box. Baleba's sliding challenge ends with a penalty. Thiago converts it. 0-1 Brentford #BHABRE #BrentfordFC

Bees forcing Brighton out wide during buildup. Very compact shape out-of-possession with Thiago or Damsgaard dropping centrally. #BHABRE #BrentfordFC

Ball don't lie. Ouattara fouled a second time by Dan Burn in the box. This time it ends with a penalty and a second yellow. Even with the long pause and subs before the penalty, Thiago converts it. Brentford 2-1. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Schade scores from the long throw! Nick Pope can't jump over Thiago and the Bees have equalized. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Very clear there's a referee focus on being strict with throw ins. Wonder who influenced that decision. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Brentford's double pivot having a difficult first half. Passing accuracy hasn't been there so far. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Kayode as rest defence on corner kicks is.....entertaining #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Bees a bit lost after their corner kick. Never got back into their shape. Misplaced passes and failed clearances. Harvey Barnes opens the scoring. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Damsgaard drifting wide right and then wide left. Really trying to stretch this Newcastle midfield's width. The pockets of space are there. #BRENEW #BrentfordFC

Two back to back mistakes for Collins. Own goal on the long throw and then a pass intercepted by Sarr for another great Palace chance. #CRYBRE #BrentfordFC

Palace score on a nice set piece routine. Initial ball to backpost and then back across the face of goal for Mateta's header. #CRYBRE #BrentfordFC

Guehi sticking very close to Ouattara. Lucky to get away without a yellow there. Bees trying to find ways to take advantage of the space in-behind. Ouattara with a few successful take-ons. #CRYBRE #BrentfordFC

Henderson routinely drifting into the backline to help deal with Palace's width. Kayode forced very wide by Mitchell. #CRYBRE #BrentfordFC

A few misplaced passes lead to Palace immediately finding Mateta to attack those transitional moments. #CRYBRE #BrentfordFC

Liverpool Breakdown ⚫️ Situational Press 🟡 Varied Buildup ⚫️ Stats Analysis

Ref runs out of time and Brentford win. Big 3 points for the Bees. Brentford 2.21 xG (3) - (2) 2.21 xG Liverpool #BRELIV #BrentfordFC

Thiago scores from the penalty spot. Bees on top 3-1. #BRELIV #BrentfordFC

Damsgaard had trouble getting involved but that pass to Schade for Brentford's second goal was top top quality. #BRELIV #BrentfordFC

Looks like Brentford have momentarily gone to 5 at the back out-of-possession with Ouattara dropping back to left wing back. #BRELIV #BrentfordFC

I think Kayode's throw-ins go farther every week. Ajer flicked it on for Ouattara's clinical finish. Bees up 1-0 #BRELIV #BrentfordFC

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Manchester City Breakdown ⚫️ Bees Buildup Problems 🟡 Out-of-possession setup ⚫️ Stats Analysis

Bees press finally starting to disrupt City's buildup. City opt to launch it long a few times after. Shame no one got on the end of Henderson's cross after Ajer won back possession in City's half. #BREMC #BrentfordFC

Bees starting to shift Kayode higher up the right wing when in-possession. #BREMC #BrentfordFC

Bees with a mix of zonal and man marking. Bees trying to stick close to certain players. Ajer ready to step up when Yarmoliuk jumps to press high. This also caught Henderson pinned out wide to allow Reijnders to dribble into the box. #BREMC #BrentfordFC

Manchester United Breakdown ⚫️ Pseudo Back Five 🟡 Signs of Life in Buildup ⚫️ Stats Analysis

JENSEN! What a player Yarmoliuk is. Brilliant finish from Jensen to put the game away. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Kelleher saves the Fernandes penalty. Mbeumo is right there... #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Damsgaard being forced out wide most of the first half because of the set up out-of-possession. Need to find ways to get him more involved in dangerous areas. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Weak and unconvincing from Kelleher. Gets knocked from Mbeumo but not enough. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

THIAGO AGAIN! Bees have been knocking on the door. Brentford's attack is clicking. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Brilliant sequence for the Bees. The corner routine to the backpost then headed back across goal. Nice save on the van den Berg header. Seconds later another save on the Collins header. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Manchester United really targeting that pocket of space between the lines. Bees backline can't provide pressure as easily without the five at the back. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

Brentford's midfield has been caught out a few times already. Yarmoliuk pressing high but not getting to the ball. Leaving too much space for Henderson to cover. #BrentfordFC #BREMU

What a finish! Thiago roofs it with his left foot. Brilliant ball from Henderson. Bees on top. 1-0. #BrentfordFC #BREMU