Fulham vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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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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Fulham vs Brentford
Now Brentford almost double their lead! Leno makes an excellent stop to deny Jensen. Frank's men get a corner which Fulham defend admirably.
Fulham vs Brentford
De Cordova-Reid hits the woodwork! Some good movement down Fulham's right allows the forward to reach Reed's lay-off in the box and curl a first-time shot against the crossbar. That's the closest that Fulham have come to scoring.
Fulham vs Brentford
Pinnock makes a strong block to deny Jimenez's shot from outside the box and concede a corner. It doesn't beat the first man in Norgaard.
Fulham vs Brentford
Schade, who's switched to the left for Brentford since the start of the game, tussles with Tete but the Dutchman stands his ground.
Fulham vs Brentford
Brentford's goalscorer Wissa gets clattered by three Fulham players on the edge of his own box. The Bees get a free-kick.
Fulham vs Brentford
Jensen hurls a long throw-in into Fulham's box from the left. Collins gets his head to it but can't divert it on target.
Fulham vs Brentford
Brentford get the second half started. Neither side has made any changes.
Fulham vs Brentford
A few great set pieces from Pereira aside, Flekken's had an easy time in Brentford's goal so far. Fulham haven't had a shot on target yet. They'll need to trouble the Dutchman more in the second half if they want to get anything out of this game.
Fulham vs Brentford
Wissa's goal on the stroke of half-time is the difference in this West London derby so far. Brentford have executed their game plan perfectly, holding Fulham at arm's length and waiting for them to make a mistake. Diop made it. Now the hosts have work to do. More to come!
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