by David Burke
Brentford’s first match in the premier league for 74 years leaves fans in awe as they take a 2-0 victory from The Gunners.
Showing determination from start to finish, Brentford made some powerful plays early and set the standard for the match ahead.
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22 minutes into the game, a deep cross into Arsenal’s half is headered into the box and riskily deflected by a high boot that warrants a call for a penalty. Within moments, Brentford capitalizes on the commotion and sink a beautiful low ball into the net.
The goal elicited a roar from the spectators who had waited so long to attend the new 17,500-seat stadium.
Brentford, ecstatic at the chance to play against a top-flight team, took the game to Arsenal, who looked disjointed and lifeless in the absence of strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
The 2nd goal arrived in the 73rd minute by Christian Norgaard, increasing their lead late in the match, leaving Arsenal players deflated.
The stadium erupted in chants, with the Brentford fans’ customary self-deprecating song “we’re only a bus stop in Hounslow” now mixed with “we’re top of the league”.
The Brentford side displayed impressive confidence as only Canos and Toney have Premier League experience, having played for Liverpool and Newcastle for a combined total of 19 minutes.
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Brentford has demonstrated that they will be a Premier League force to be reckoned with this season, currently sitting top of the table next to teams that they could have only dreamed of.
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Brentford manager Thomas Frank commended his players’ bravery and stated that they deserved to celebrate their first victory.
“I think the players today were amazing, they ran themselves into the ground and they played with great intensity and were brave to press high.”
Although this top position may not last long, it’s a victory for the team and its players that will go down in the history books.
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