Bryan Mbeumo scored twice to go with a singular goal from Yoane Wissa, as Brentford picked up their first win of the season in a west London derby away to Fulham on Saturday.
Brentford are off to a fine start to life without Ivan Toney, who will be suspended until mid-January, with Mbeumo (three) and Wissa (two) scoring all five of the Bees’ goals so far this season.
Wissa opened the scoring as the first half came to a close, rounding the out-rushing Bernd Leno and slotting home between USMNT defender Tim Ream and the near post. Ream’s afternoon went from bad to worse in the 64th minute, when he gave away a penalty and was shown his second yellow card of the game on the same play.
Mbeumo converted from the spot to make it 2-0 with a man advantage, before adding Brentford’s third in stoppage time.
The Brentford Way
Much like Brighton, Brentford continue to lose star players once thought to be irreplaceable, and just keep on ticking. And much like Brighton, they do so without hardly deviating from Thomas Frank’s standard tactical system. Possession? Who needs possession?
What’s next?
Brentford will be back in action next Saturday (10 an ET), when Crystal Palace make the trip from south to west London. Fulham will make the short trip from west to north London to take on Arsenal, same time on the same day.
Fulham vs Brentford, final score: 0-3
Goalscorers: Yoane Wissa (44'), Bryan Mbeumo (66' - PK, 90' +1)
How to watch Fulham vs Brentford live, stream link, time
Kickoff: 10am ET, Saturday (August 19)
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Online: Stream via Peacock Premium
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✌️ changes from the side that beat Everton.#FULBRE pic.twitter.com/s4wtm5UYzx
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 19, 2023
Your Bees for the derby 🐝#FULBRE pic.twitter.com/1zGuENvFaj
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 19, 2023
Thomas Frank is missing Ivan Toney through suspension until January 2024, which is obviously a massive blow.
Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo have been superb in stepping up in the absence of Toney (they both scored against Spurs in the season opener), while goalkeeper Mark Flekken is now Brentford’s main man in goal after David Raya left for Arsenal.
Frank Onyeka, Ben Mee and Mathias Jensen are all struggling through knocks and should be ready to feature.
Marco Silva is still without influential midfielder Joao Palhinha after his shoulder injury this summer.
He could start Raul Jimenez up top with Aleksandar Mitrovic expected to complete his move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the coming days.
Tim Ream and Andreas Pereira both featured at Everton after overcoming injuries which kept them out of most of preseason.
New signing Adama Traore could make his Fulham debut.
