Brentford continued their impressive start to the season as they secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Star striker Ivan Toney and summer signing Yoane Wissa were the heroes for the Bees, each scoring a goal to help secure the visitors’ third away victory of the campaign. The result leaves Brentford firmly in the mix for European qualification, while Southampton continue to languish near the foot of the Premier League table. In this article, we’ll dissect the key moments of this intriguing clash between two sides with vastly different aspirations for the season ahead.
Brentford secured their third away win of the season against Southampton in a rainy match at St Mary’s, with goals from Ivan Toney and Yoane Wissa. Toney scored with a tap-in in the 32nd minute and provided the assist for Wissa’s breakaway goal in stoppage time. The win lifted Brentford to eighth place in the Premier League table, one point below Brighton and Liverpool. Southampton, on the other hand, suffered their eighth home loss of the season, in spite of having a season-high 563 passes and a 67% share of possession, and remain at the bottom of the table. The game was largely dominated by Brentford, utilizing their set-piece strategy to maximum effect, with Toney and Wissa leading the attack. Toney’s goal was his 16th of the season and he has contributed more top-flight goals than all but three other players since the start of last season.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank praised the team’s “bounce back mentality” after their loss to Everton at the weekend, while Southampton manager Ruben Selles acknowledged the need to “work better on our principles to score goals.” Sky Sports analyst Laura Hunter speculated on Toney’s chances of being called up to the England team, saying that “his influence on this side is somewhat endearing – akin to a loveable rogue. He continues to excel despite the threat of a prolonged ban for alleged betting breaches hanging over him.” Brentford have scored the most goals from set pieces in the league this season, with 18.
In conclusion, Brentford showcased their attacking prowess once again with a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Southampton. With Ivan Toney and Yoane Wissa leading the charge, the Bees continue to make strides in the Premier League and are proving to be a force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, Southampton will be disappointed with their lackluster display, but they still have plenty of time to turn things around. It will be interesting to see how both teams fare in their next fixtures and whether Brentford can continue their impressive form.
