Bryan Mbeumo (third) and Dejan Kulusevski (second) meet in a contest featuring two of the top chance-creators in the Premier League when Brentford FC hosts Tottenham Hotspur on February 2, 2025 at
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Brentford held on for a big away win, just their second of the season, by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. MORE – Full match replay Bryan Mbeumo's twice-taken penalty kick put them ahead in the second half while Kevin Schade's brave header made it 2-0 before debutant Romain Esse set up a dramatic finish but the Bees held on.
The Independent says Brentford are keen on the former Chelsea defender and hope their Danish connection can convince Christensen about a return to London. However, for the moment, Christensen wants to stay and fight for his future at Barca.
Brentford have confirmed the loan signing of Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode on an initial loan deal with an option to buy the defender in the summer.
Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty and Kevin Schade's headed goal gave Brentford a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, ending the hosts' five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Tottenham are big admirers of Thomas Frank but are unlikely to pay his £9 million release clause to replace Ange Postecoglou.
Former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has only made one league appearance for Barcelona this season but wants to fight for his place
Brentford marked Thomas Frank's 300th game in charge with a gritty 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade were on target for the Bees during a frantic second half at Selhurst Park. Substitute Romain Esse pulled a goal back for the hosts late on.
Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty and Kevin Schade's headed goal gave Brentford a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday as the hosts ended their five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League despite Romain Esse's late strike to reduce the deficit.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher recently named Bryan Mbeumo as the perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah - but his former teammate Danny Murphy isn't convinced
City usually stay overnight after European away fixtures but decided against it for Paris. Pep Guardiola's players will have been glad to have left the scene of the crime quickly.