Brentford vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow all the action from Gtech Community Stadium
Follow live coverage as Brentford face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford vs West Ham United
Substitution Emerson Palmieri dos Santos Konstantinos Mavropanos
Brentford vs West Ham United
Substitution Mohammed Kudus Carlos Soler Barragán
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W4, D0) dating back to 31st January 2024 against Tottenham Hotspur (L2-3). Chances have been few and far between throughout the opening 45 minutes, with the Bees creating an xG of 0.32, while the Irons in comparison have created 0.41.
Brentford vs West Ham United
The half-time whistle blows at the Gtech Community Stadium and Brentford head into the break 1-0 up thanks to Mbeumo's first-minute opener. The visitors have been the better team throughout the opening 45 minutes and will be looking to trouble Flekken a bit more in the second-half. The Opta predictor has Thomas Frank's side as overwhelming favourites to take the three points from here with a 68 per cent chance, while the Hammers have a 10 per cent chance of coming from behind to win this game and change the fortunes of Julen Lopetegui.
Brentford vs West Ham United
There will be one minute added on before half-time.
Brentford vs West Ham United
OVER! Damsgaard, has a long time to think about taking a half-volley from 20 yards but can't keep his effort down and it flies high and wide. That was never going to trouble the Hammers goalkeeper.
Brentford vs West Ham United
Kudus has looked up for it throughout the first-half but West Ham have struggled to get Paqueta into this game. The Brazilian lifts a ball straight into Flekken's arms under no pressure, somewhat summing up his day.
Brentford vs West Ham United
Jarrod Bowen has attempted three shots in this game, more than any other player (ahead of Mohammed Kudus - two shots). Meanwhile, Mikkel Damsgaard has attempted four tackles in this game, more than any other player (ahead of Jean Todibo - two tackles).
Brentford vs West Ham United
BLOCK! Rodriguez brings down Carvalho just outside the area. However, Mbeumo's powerful effort is smashed into the wall and West Ham get the ball clear.
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