Burnley vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Burnley vs Brentford
Phew, what a game! Burnley break that losing streak, much to the sheer joy of the home fans. After Brentford went down to 10 men in no time and Burnley went 1-0 up, it seemed as if the Bees were in for a long day. They went 2-0 down after Fofana added to his impressive run with another goal. But Brentford kept ticking away and an Ajer header brought them right back in the game. After losing a 2-0 lead just last week, Burnley looked shaky again and almost gave away the equaliser, but a bit of luck went their way as Toney's goal was disallowed. The Clarets hung on for a 2-1 win and had an xG of 2.66 to Brentford's 1.07. Fofana led the charge with a 1.06 xG, while Toney had an off day with an xG of 0.48. Burnley stay in 19th place ahead of facing Chelsea after the international break. For Brentford, however, this was a huge missed opportunity to get some breathing space in the relegation battle. They stay in 15th place but just four points above relegation before facing Manchester United in two weeks.
Burnley vs Brentford
Let's not forget. Burnley fluffed a 2-0 lead against West Ham just last weekend. Deja vu? That disallowed Brentford suggests maybe not.
Burnley vs Brentford
MASSIVE MOMENT! GOAL RULED OUT! A high ball comes sailing into the back post from Baptiste. Toney rises again, the ball finds the back of the net, but the goal is disallowed for a foul on Muric. The VAR checks, but stays with the on-field call of no goal!
Burnley vs Brentford
SILLY FOUL! Amdouni with a bad challenge on Toney from about 30 yards out. Mbuemo's ball comes in, Toney leans on Muric, and gives away a foul.
Burnley vs Brentford
CHANCE! Odobert gets in behind Collins and in on goal. He gets a shot away, but Brentford get back to make the clearance.
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