Brentford vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Bryan Mbeumo’s double and a goal by Yoane Wissa earned Brentford a comfortable 3-1 home win over promoted Southampton in the Premier League, sending the visitors to the bottom of the table.
Mbeumo put the hosts in front just before halftime with a simple low finish, following up on Kevin Schade’s strike which bounced off the post.
He doubled the advantage in the 65th minute with a first-time shot into the bottom corner of the net and Wissa bundled the ball in four minutes later before Southampton pulled a goal back in stoppage time through Yukinari Sugawara.
Brentford moved up to fifth on six points while Southampton prop up the standings without a point.
Brentford vs Southampton
In a game that had 38 shots, it was no surprise it was goals galore as both sides had their fair share of attempts to try take the points in this game, however, on this occasion, it was Brentford who had luck on their side. With a brace from Mbeumo and a goal from Wissa, the hosts comfortably won this tie. On the other hand, Southampton, who had periods of dominance, stretched their run to three defeats on the bounce at the start of the Premier League season. Brentford were brilliant throughout the game at capitalising on mistakes, and Southampton were certainly the masters of their own downfall. With a few weeks now until their next game, something needs to change quickly in the Saints camp. Despite their 63% possession, 1.31 xG and 18 shots, it was nowhere near enough. Russell Martin and his side have now dropped into the relegation zone with three defeats and five goals conceded. It does not get easier for the Saints though, as their next game is at home against Manchester United after the international break, with Brentford travelling to Manchester City. Thank you for joining us this afternoon, goodbye.
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton are attacking the ball in these closing stages and trying to atleast get a consolation goal. They're pushing and applying pressure.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford have been brilliant throughout the game at capitalising on mistakes, and Southampton have certainly been the masters of their own downfall. Something needs to change and quickly as three games, three defeats and no goals is cause for concern already.
Brentford vs Southampton
Free kick is taken by Sugawara, who has had a good game, but the shot flies wide of the goal. There is six minutes added onto the end of the game.
Brentford vs Southampton
Walker-Peters fouled on the edge of the box and Southampton have a free kick.
Brentford vs Southampton
In the closing stages of this game, Brentford are managing position trying to maintain their clean-sheet with just under five minutes left of normal time. They still lead 3-0
Brentford vs Southampton
Substitution Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo Adam David Lallana
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