Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolves skipper Ruben Neves earned his side a 1-1 draw at Brentford with a stunning equaliser on Saturday but they stay in the Premier League relegation zone.
Neither side managed a shot on target in a forgettable first half but Brentford defender Ben Mee’s acrobatic volley to open the scoring in the 50th minute sent the home fans into raptures.
Wolves were only behind for two minutes though as Nelson Semedo played the ball across to Neves who curled a stunning effort into the corner.
Striker Ivan Toney then squandered a great chance to put Brentford back in front when he headed wide.
A well-earned point for Wolves was tarnished in stoppage time when forward Diego Costa was shown a red card after an altercation with Mee.
The result leaves Brentford 11th in the table with 15 points from 13 games, while Wolves are third-bottom on 10.
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Another concern for Wolves as Matheus is clutching his left arm and in need of medical attention. The visitors will hope it is nothing too serious, and that he can carry on.
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Brentford work their way into the Wolves box following a neat and patient build-up. However, the opportunity goes begging as Toney slips at the most untimely of moments.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Relief for the visitors as Neves is back on his feet and in the thick of the action. Wissa, who was caught on the case during the challenge, has a change of shirt.
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Concern for Wolves as Neves stays down following an aerial challenge with Wissa. The skipper is holding his leg and appears to be in some discomfort.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves show two changes from their 4-0 defeat to Leicester, though unlike Brentford they have stuck with the same 4-3-3 formation. Semedo replaces Jonny at right-back and Boubacar Traore is preferred to the benched Moutinho in central midfield.
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Brentford make three alterations from their loss to Villa and also appear to have changed formation, with Thomas Frank opting for a 4-3-3 as opposed to the previous 5-3-2. Mee, Dasilva and Wissa are brought into the side in place of Jorgensen, Roerslev and Onyeka.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are winless in their last 10 away league games, losing each of their last three. You must go back to 2010 for the last time they went longer without an away Premier League victory.
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