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West Ham United FC 0 - 2 Brentford FC
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:18Brentford record their first Premier League away win of the season after a 2-0 victory over West Ham. The Bees, who scored at the end of each half, controlled large periods of a generally one-sided contest, in which they registered 22 shots on goal with an xG of 2.31. As for the Hammers, their poor performance was epitomised by their one shot on target and an xG of just 0.33. Brentford's breakthrough was a long time coming, but it finally arrived in the 43rd minute, when Schade teed up Thiago for the opener. Thiago thought he had doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, but was denied by the offside flag following a VAR review. The visitors remained in control after the break, and eventually got their second goal right at the death with Lewis-Potter setting up Jensen to seal the deal. West Ham have lost their opening four home games in a season for the first time, but have a chance to bounce back on Friday, when they face Leeds United at Elland Road. Brentford, meanwhile, are back on home territory the following day, and look to build on this momentum against an out-of-form Liverpool. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:16The goal came after brilliant work from Lewis-Potter, who got away from Diouf and pulled the ball back for Jensen to finish.
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:16JENSEN!!! 2-0! GAME OVER! Brentford put the icing on the cake. Lewis-Potter gets to Kelleher's long punt forward ahead of Diouf, and advances into the area. He then has the presence of mind to cut the ball back for Jensen, who brilliantly sweeps it into the roof of the net.
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:14Following that change, the Hammers go in search of an equaliser. Summerville feeds Bowen but, on his weaker right foot and off-balance, he fires high into the stands. In fairness, the skipper did get an untimely bobble just before he struck the ball.
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:05FULL-TIME: WEST HAM 0-2 BRENTFORD
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:02Paqueta's delivery is a poor one, but West Ham try to maintain the pressure. However, it comes to nothing as they are eventually ruled offside.
West Ham United vs Brentford
22:01One minute remains at the London Stadium. West Ham have a free-kick just inside the Brentford half. Paqueta will take and the defenders are waved forward. They will not have many opportunities after this.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:59We are going to play four additional minutes at the end of this game. Diouf sends a long throw into the Brentford box. It is only cleared as far as Paqueta, who gets his volley all wrong, and sends it high and wide of the target.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:57That was Henderson's last action of this game. Struggling with cramp, he makes way to be replaced by Jensen.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:57Summerville pounces on a heavy touch from Henderson, who trips the West Ham winger to stop him potentially attacking. The midfielder is booked for his troubles.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:57Brentford appear comfortable, but they will definitely not think they are home and dry just yet. The Bees have dropped eight points from winning positions this season, more than any other Premier League side. That means there is hope for West Ham yet.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:54CLOSE! With Mavropanos off the field and Summerville down, it is briefly nine against 11. Brentford look to make the most of their numerical advantage. Lewis-Potter cuts in from the right wing and unleashes a 20-yard strike that bends whiskers wide of the far post.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:53Another concern for the Hammers with Mavropanos, one of their substitutes, down and in discomfort. The hosts have already used all their substitutions, so may have to see this out with 10 men.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:52Some of the home fans have seen enough already and are making their way for the exits. The empty seats are appearing a little too quickly for the liking of West Ham.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:49We are into the final 10 minutes at the London Stadium. Brentford still lead by a goal to nil and, as things stand, look like they will see this out fairly comfortably.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:47SAVE! Yarmoliuk advances towards the area and neatly threads the ball through for Thiago to run onto. The latter gets his shot away from a tight angle, but Areola beats it away.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:47Janelt is on for his 140th Premier League appearance. The midfielder has only missed 20 matches since Brentford were promoted to the top flight in 2021.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:42Ouattara also makes way for the visitors. Lewis-Potter is sent on in his place for the final quarter of an hour, plus stoppage time.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:42Brentford make a double-change. The first of them sees Damsgaard given a breather and replaced by Janelt.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:38West Ham make their fifth and final change with Soucek making way to be replaced by Rodriguez.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:38Summerville stands over the free-kick and whips the ball into the box. However, it is too close to Kelleher, who gathers fairly comfortably.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:37At the other end, Summerville is dragged to the ground by Kayode on the left wing. West Ham have a free-kick in a decent position.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:35Summerville is penalised for a foul just outside the West Ham box, much to his frustration. However, his reaction leads to him going into the book.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:34Damsgaard has been heavily influential for Brentford since the restart. He pulls the strings again by turning into space and driving forward. The Denmark international slips the ball through for Thiago, who is denied by Areola, but the offside flag is subsequently raised.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:33Kayode has created six chances from open play in this match. That is the most by a Brentford player in a single Premier League game.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:31OFF THE BAR! The woodwork denies Brentford a second goal! An inviting cross from Kayode on the right is met by Schade, but his header rattles the crossbar with Areola beaten.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:28Another change for West Ham. This one is an attacking one as Irving makes way to be replaced by Marshall.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:26Brentford are seeking their seventh win from nine Premier League meetings with West Ham. As things stand, it would be foolish to bet against them securing it here.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:23Forward come the visitors again, with Damsgaard sending a low cross into the six-yard box towards Thiago. The ball ricochets off Kilman but, thankfully for West Ham, wide of the post and behind for a corner.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:21Brentford can suddenly counter with Schade having space to run onto. The Bees have a man over, but his attempted pass is a poor one and intercepted by the covering West Ham defence.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:20West Ham have never opened a Premier League with four straight home defeats. They have just over 40 minutes to avoid suffering that feat here.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:17West Ham look to respond with Summerville driving them forward with a powerful run. However, his eventual shot is disappointing, going high and wide of the target.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:16Brentford go on the attack in the opening stages of the second half. Ajer looks to get a shot away from distance, but it is blocked.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:14West Ham get the second half up and running.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:12The third change is also a defensive one, as Mavrapanos replaces Fernandes.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:12There is also a change at left-back with Diouf on for Scarles.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:12Nuno makes not one, two, but three changes at half-time! The first of them sees Wan-Bissaka replace Walker-Peters.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:05As dominant as Brentford were during that first half, the fact they only have a single-goal lead means there is still hope for West Ham. Opta's supercomputer agrees. Brentford's chances of seeing out victory at rated at 37.8%, but West Ham have a 36% chance of turning things around, with a draw at 26.1%. It will be interesting to see how the second half pans out.
West Ham United vs Brentford
21:00Boos echo around the London Stadium, where Brentford lead West Ham 1-0 following a dominant first-half display. Just three points separate the sides in the Premier League, but you would not think that was the case given what we have seen thus far. The Bees have registered 15 shots on goal with an xG of 1.46, compared to a measly 0.08 for West Ham. Having threatened the opening goal for large periods, Brentford finally got it in the 43rd minute, when Schade teed up Thiago to beat Areola. Thiago thought he had doubled his tally in first-half stoppage time, but saw his neat finish ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:58HALF-TIME: WEST HAM 0-1 BRENTFORD
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:58NO GOAL! Replays show Thiago was fractionally offside from that initial long ball. The referee subsequently chalks off the goal, denying Brentford a second.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:57TWO FOR THIAGO! HE'S GOT ANOTHER ONE! An initial long punt forward breaks kindly for Damsgaard. The Denmark international plays a well-timed throughball for Thiago, who neatly dinks it over the advancing Areola. Wait a moment, though, VAR want a look...
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:55Goal Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:54GOOD TRY! West Ham are trying to finish the half in a positive manner. Space opens for Bowen to get a shot away from the edge of the box. It looks like it could creep into the bottom corner, but Kelleher gets down well to push it away.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:51There is a deflated mood among the home fans after seeing their side fall behind. The atmosphere inside the London Stadium is flat, and the hosts could do with the half-time whistle as soon as possible.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:50We are going to play an additional six minutes at the end of this first half.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:47Schade brilliantly controlled Yarmoliuk's pass. Although it looked like he could not get subsequently get it under control, he did just about enough to feed into the path of Thiago, who was not to be denied.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:46THIAGO!!! BRENTFORD HAVE THE BREAKTHROUGH! 1-0! It had been coming for a while! Schade gets there ahead of Kilman to latch onto Yarmoliuk's lofted pass. He just about lays it off to Thiago and though Areola gets a hand to the shot, he only succeeds in diverting it into the back of the net.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:45The Bees are dominating large periods of this game, but they will hope they are not made to regret these missed opportunities. So far, the visitors have registered 14 attempts on goal, while conceding just one to their opponents.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:44FREE HEADER! Ouattara is completely unmarked as he meets a deep corner at the far post. Once again, though, the finish is lacking, as he sends his header wide of the target.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:42Henderson looks to send Ouattara on his way with a raking pass down the right wing. However, it is just too powerful for his team-mate on this occasion, and runs behind for a goal-kick.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:39You must go back to September 2010 for the last time West Ham lost five successive Premier League London derbies. The Hammers were relegated that season, so they will hope that does not serve as an omen if they are beaten here today.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:37JUST WIDE! Brentford are pushing for the opening goal. Another corner is met by Ouattara, whose looping header is dangerously close to nestling in the far corner. However, it is just wide, though Bowen takes no chances as he helps the ball on its way behind.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:36SAVE! Another chance for Thiago after Collins does well to keep a deep ball alive at the far post. However, the angle is tight, and Areola is quickly out to block his shot.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:35OFF THE BAR! Thiago should score! Henderson tees up Kayode to cross from the right. His delivery is helped on by Ouattara, but Thiago's volley from inside the six-yard box clips the top of the crossbar.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:32Now, it is the Hammers' turn to come forward. Summerville is leading their charge with a well-balanced run into the box. He goes to ground under pressure from Yarmoliuk, but no penalty will be awarded for the challenge.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:31Brentford sense another opportunity to attack as they patiently work their way forward down the left flank. However, their momentum comes to a halt when Ajer leaves his lay-off for Ouattara a little short, and West Ham regain possession.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:29The action resumes and Brentford have a free-kick on the right wing. Henderson swings the delivery into the box and it is met by Collins, who cannot keep his header down.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:28Soucek is back in the side today following a three-game suspension for his red card against Tottenham. Thankfully for him, his 199th Premier League appearance will not end just yet, as he is patched up and ready to return to the action.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:27We have a break in play with Soucek in need of medical attention following a clash of heads with Ouattara. The West Ham midfielder has a nasty cut near his eye that needs cleaning and patching up.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:24Schade wants a penalty as he goes to ground following a tussle with Scarles at the far post. However, the referee shows no interest in pointing to the spot.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:23Kayode with his first opportunity to test the West Ham defence with one of his long throws. The Hammers do not quite clear properly and Thiago goes for the loose ball, but is penalised for a high boot.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:20It has been a very open start to this clash inside the opening quarter of an hour. Ouattara looks to get a shot away for Brentford, but his attempt is blocked.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:17It is a landmark day for Paqueta, as he reaches a century of Premier League appearances. The attacking midfielder is the 30th Brazilian player to reach three figures in the competition.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:15Paqueta's shot deflects behind for a corner, which Irving takes short to Scarles. The latter sends a deep cross towards the far post, but it is too high for any of his team-mates.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:13There is a basketball feel to the opening stages of this contest. Brentford attack down the right twice in as many minutes. Schade gets his head on the end of crosses from Thiago and Kayode. On both occasions, though, he cannot test Areola.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:11It is West Ham's turn to attack this time. Bowen whips a deep cross towards the far post, looking for Summerville. However, it is just too high for his team-mate, and the ball travels behind for a goal-kick.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:10Kayode is the player down for Brentford. The Bees will hope it is nothing too serious, given the weapon he possesses with his long throws. The full-back receives attention from the medical team, but eventually gets back to his feet.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:08Brentford counter at the other end, despite having a player down on the far side. Thiago leads the charge and feeds the onrushing Schade, who shoots wide from a tight angle.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:06West Ham make a positive start to the contest, forcing a succession of corners inside the opening two minutes. The second delivery from Irving goes deep towards the far post. Schade takes no second chances, and glances it away from danger.
West Ham United vs Brentford
20:04The teams make their way out onto the pitch and undergo the usual pre-match pleasantries. Once that is all done, referee Andy Madley blows his whistle, and Brentford get us under way.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:41Andrews makes a single change to the Brentford side that started their defeat by Manchester City last time out. Ouattara comes back into the starting XI at the expense of Aaron Hickey, who picked up a knock during the international break. Nelson and Carvalho are back on the bench. Antoni Milambo was the victim of an anterior cruciate ligament injury while on international duty. He, therefore, is a long-term absentee, while Paris Maghoma is out with a thigh problem.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:41Nuno makes five changes to his West Ham side. Three of those are at the back with Walker-Peters, Todibo and Scarles coming into the side. Soucek returns from suspension and Irving is also named in the starting XI. Mavropanos, Magassa, Diouf and Wan-Bissaka drop to the bench, while Niclas Fullkrug misses out through injury. On a brighter note for the Hammers, Paqueta makes his 100th Premier League appearance.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:36SUBS: Hakon Valdimarsson, Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Frank Onyeka, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Fabio Carvalho, Reiss Nelson, Keane Lewis-Potter.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:36BRENTFORD (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van der Berg, Kristoffer Ajer; Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarkoliuk; Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:36SUBS: Mads Hermansen, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Guido Rodriguez, Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Callum Wilson, Callum Marshall.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:30WEST HAM (4-2-3-1): Alphonse Areola; Kyle Walker-Peters, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Ollie Scarles; Andy Irving, Tomas Soucek; Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville; Lucas Paqueta.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:30Meanwhile, Keith Andrews is looking to register his first away victory as a Premier League manager. Doing so would move Brentford five points clear of the relegation zone, and as high as 13th. The Bees have won just one of their last five league games. However, they do enjoy playing West Ham, winning six of their eight previous Premier League meetings. That is the most such victories Brentford have recorded against any side.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:30Nuno Espirito Santo takes charge of West Ham at the London Stadium for the first time since replacing Graham Potter last month. The Portuguese is seeking his first win since taking over the reins, having overseen a draw with Everton and defeat at Arsenal so far. First and foremost, he will want to halt the Hammers' poor start on home soil, where they have never began a campaign with four straight defeats. West Ham have also lost all four of their Premier League London derbies this term, and conceded two or more goals in six of their eight games overall.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:30Matchweek eight concludes with a London derby between two sides positioned in the Premier League's bottom five. West Ham, who are 19th, are yet to register a point at home this season, while 16th-place Brentford have failed to pick up any points on the road. At least one of those poor runs will end here, and we will find out which one in the next couple of hours or so.
West Ham United vs Brentford
19:30Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League clash between West Ham and Brentford at the London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Brentford
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