West Ham United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
West Ham United vs Brentford
Brentford win three consecutive Premier League away matches for the first time in their history following a 1-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Kevin Schade's fourth minute goal was enough for victory for the Bees, after he latched onto a Wissa pass and, at the second time of asking finished past Areola. The Bees spurned plenty of chances in the first half to extend their advantage, including Wissa having two goals ruled out for offside. Graham Potter reacted with a triple substitution at the break and West Ham began by dominating the second period. However, Brentford stood firm and the Hammers couldn't break down their resolute defensive unit. The Bees hung on for victory and consigned West Ham to back-to-back defeats. Brentford created an xG of 1.46 and remain 11th in the Premier League table, with a trip to Leicester up next. West Ham created an xG of 0.77 and remain in 16th in the table, with another London derby up next at Arsenal. That is all from me. Thanks for joining me and goodbye.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Pinnock heads clear a Ward-Prowse corner-kick before the referee is forced to stop play due to an injury to Flekken.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Alvarez is adjudged to have been in an offside position from a West Ham free-kick and it means Brentford can run the down clock further.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Brentford make a late change as Damsgaard is replaced by Kayode.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Substitution Yoane Wissa Bileko Fábio Leandro Freitas Gouveia de Carvalho
West Ham United vs Brentford
Five minutes of added time to be played at the end of this second half.
West Ham United vs Brentford
A late change from West Ham as 19-year-old Guilherme comes for Mavropanos.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Another attempt from Scarles as he is again left unmarked from a corner, but this time his effort flies over the crossbar for a Brentford goal-kick.
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