Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Brentford 1-4 Wolves: Hee-chan Hwang scored twice for the impressive visitors as Brentford’s slide down the table continued
Hwang Hee-chan scored twice as Brentford forgot how to defend and Wolves took full advantage with a 4-1 win in west London.
Hwang took his tally for the season to 11 as Wanderers followed up their Christmas Eve win over Chelsea by collecting another festive three points.
It was a first victory in the capital in 15 attempts for Wolves, their last coming in a 2-0 win at Tottenham in February last year.
But it was gifted to them by a Brentford side who could soon be looking nervously over their shoulders at the relegation battle after a fourth straight defeat and a sixth in seven matches.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford are put out of their misery by the final whistle, with Wolves clinching a memorable 4-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium, earning back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time this season! Wolves had a commanding lead to defend when the second half began, with Lemina's early header and Hwang's brace putting them 3-1 up as Brentford continually played themselves into trouble. The Bees enjoyed plenty of possession as they looked for a route back into the game, but they couldn't find a way past Wolves' resolute backline and the visitors killed the contest when Collins – who endured a torrid outing – played a terrible pass to Cunha, allowing him to tee up Bellegarde to make it 4-1 on the break. Wolves return to 11th place with 25 points at the halfway stage of the season, while Brentford are looking over their shoulders in 14th, four points clear of the bottom three after losing their fourth straight game. Both teams are back in action on Saturday, with Wolves hosting Everton and Brentford visiting Crystal Palace. Until then, it's goodbye from us – thank you for joining us!
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford have managed 15 shots to Wolves' 11 in this game, with the teams both amassing 2.1 expected goals (xG). The Bees' finishing has been pretty poor, while Wolves' shooting has been absolutely ruthless. There are just seconds to play with Brentford merely chasing a consolation.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A handball from Doherty gives Brentford a free-kick near the byline on their left-hand side. Jensen looks to whip it into the far corner, but his poor effort is never troubling Sa.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Olakigbe takes aim from range, looking for a late consolation, but he sends a dismal attempt spinning well wide. That sums up Brentford's game.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Even at this stage, Brentford continue to play themselves into real trouble. Collins sells Flekken short with another poor back pass, then the goalkeeper chips a risky ball over Cunha's head. He just about gets away with it.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
We will have six minutes of stoppage time to finish this game.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Almost 5-1! Bellegarde bursts down the left flank, leaving his marker in his wake before blasting at goal with his left foot. Flekken spreads himself at his near post to smother the attempt and save Brentford any further embarrassment.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ghoddos goes down just inside the Wolves area before casting a hopeful glance towards the referee. There's a quick VAR check for a penalty with Doherty in close proximity, but it's swiftly cleared. There was absolutely no contact whatsoever – the Brentford man was lucky to avoid a booking for simulation!
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