SportsMall previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
England face each other for the first time in the top flight of football. Brentford AND ipswich town Trying to right the wrongs of last weekend at the Gtech Community Arena on Saturday.
The Bees drew first blood against Manchester United A painful 2-1 defeat During the eighth week of play, The Tractor Boys lost 2-0 To dethrone their rivals Everton.
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The two centre-back leaders were the main talking points in the first 45 minutes of Brentford and Man United last week; a bloody Matthijs de Ligt Treated with an open wound, the bees took advantage of the fact that their host was a human. Ethan Pinnock He nodded from the corner.
Eric Hague And Co. couldn't have been more apoplectic under the circumstances, but the Bees pulled off a deft comeback early in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho To complete, before Rasmus HojlundThe daring chip completed a much-needed turnaround for the Red Devils.
The defeat at Old Trafford continued a certain pattern for Brentford, who have been beaten in all four of their away games in the Premier League this season, but it was a welcome return home for the 13th-placed team. First division classification.
Brentford's latest move means they have secured their 10th top-flight point in 2024-25 at the Zitec Community Stadium, where they have scored 14 goals in five games in all competitions so far. Propaganda.
However, if there is one area of encouragement for the away crowd, it is that Brentford are still awaiting their first home clean sheet of the new season and have watched each of the Bees' last seven games. Thomas FrankWin's team scored and conceded.
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Now an honorary doctorate from Suffolk University, Kieran McKennaWith the Tractor Boys Premier League win counter still at zero after eight attempts in 2024-25, the Ipswich side may need open heart surgery to avoid returning to the second tier.
The visit of fellow basement warriors Everton last weekend would have been an excellent opportunity to end their top-flight voodoo, but instead, Sean Dyche A happy manager left after the lightning strike indian education AND Michael Keane In the first half.
Now one of four top-flight teams without a win this time around, joining the likes of Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton in an unwanted party, Ipswich are the lowest-ranked winless team, just above the line of points in 17th place. .
However, Ipswich have fared better on the road than Saturday's hosts, picking up two points from four away games in 2024-25, but the attacking statistics make for very unattractive reading for the newly promoted team.
In fact, Ipswich ranks 20th in shots (75) and shots on goal (23) in the current Premier League season, ahead of their long-awaited reunion with Brentford, where they have not crossed paths since the championship duel. April 2019. A 2-0 victory was a thank you. Neil Maubey – The best of Neil Maubey AND Olivia WatkinsThe efforts of
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Brentford's midfield could be strengthened with a return Matias Jensen Frank confirmed last week that the signs are “very positive” for the Ipswich clash, even though the Danes will not be able to face Man United this weekend.
rich henry He is close to a competitive return after a serious knee injury, but he certainly won't be a starter if he makes the team. Igor Thiago (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back), Aaron Hickey (thigh) and Josh D'Silva (the knee) will be on its side.
Jensen will also have to accept a place on the bench if he is fit, and Frank will only have to consider a change for McKenna's arrival. John warned Push to change Keane Lewis Potter On the left side.
Meanwhile, the award for strange injury of the year undoubtedly goes to the Ipswich defender. Axel TuanzebeThe former Manchester United player will spend two months recovering from surgery after losing his thumb in a freak washing accident at home.
Tuansebe admitted him to the hospital. Jacob's Greaves (thigh muscle), Ben Johnson (Not specified), Massimo Luongo AND Janoy DonatsianHowever, both are suffering from ankle injuries. General's Gazette (knee) and Ali Al-Hamadi (hips) may be pushed into the fight.
Like their hosts, most of Ipswich's starters should be left out of the Everton clash, but Wes Burns Ndiaye did not gain fame for the goal and could lose his job Sammy Smodics.
Brentford's probable starting line-up:
needles; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Ajar; Damsgaard, Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Schade, Wissa
Ipswich Town Possible Starting Lineup:
Muric; O'Shea, Woolfenton, Burgess, Davies; Phillips, Morsi; Smodics, Hutchinson, Clarke; delab
We say: Brentford 3-1 Ipswich Town
Playing at home against Brentford usually means guaranteed goals at both ends of the pitch, but Ipswich's attacking play has left a lot to be desired all season and McKenna's men should be content with a single consolation goal.
McKenna is also dealing with the loss of some defenders to injuries, so the Bees need to rediscover their stick and get back to winning ways without breaking a sweat.
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