Brentford vs West Ham LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League clash
A London derby sees David Moyes and Thomas Frank do battle
Follow live coverage as Brentford face West Ham United in the Premier League today.
Ivan Toney was missing from the Brentford squad for the clash. The striker was ruled out by what the club described as “a minor hamstring injury”.
West Ham made nine changes with one eye on Thursday’s Europa League Conference semi-final with AZ Alkmaar.
Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen were among those dropped to the bench with Michail Antonio missing out completely.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford had 13 shots to West Ham's two in that first half and have lost just one game they've led at half-time in the Premier League this season. They're coasting to victory at the moment. West Ham understandably look distracted.
Brentford vs West Ham United
A great first half for Brentford comes to an end. The game got off to a slow start, but the Bees have swarmed West Ham's second string so far. Moyes' men have struggled to defend set-pieces and haven't clicked yet at all.
Brentford vs West Ham United
The officials have added four minutes onto the end of this half, by the way. Schade's caught offside from Jensen's throughball.
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford race up the other end of the pitch and come close to scoring again. Hickey jinks towards the box and shoots wide of the right-hand post.
Brentford vs West Ham United
West Ham immediately respond to going 2-0 down! Ings goes for the bottom left corner from inside the box. Raya's on hand to deny the Englishman and concede a corner, which Brentford clear easily.
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