Brentford boss Keith Andrews is sticking with what works—naming an unchanged starting XI for the fourth consecutive match as the Bees prepare to host West Ham United this Saturday (3pm kick-off BST). Consistency has been the name of the game for the west Londoners, who are looking to bounce back after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Monday night.
The big news for Brentford fans? Midfielder Vitaly Janelt returns to the matchday squad for the first time since February, having missed the last seven games with a metatarsal injury. His presence on the bench adds a welcome boost of depth and experience to the Bees' midfield options.
Andrews' side will be eager to capitalize on home advantage at the Gtech Community Stadium, especially against a West Ham team that also fell 2-1 to Everton in their last outing. With both teams hungry to get back on track, expect a fiercely contested battle in the middle of the park.
Brentford (4-3-3): Kelleher; Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Damsgaard; Schade, Thiago, Ouattara
Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Dasilva, Nelson, Ajer, Janelt, Donovan, Furo
West Ham (4-3-2-1): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Souček, Fernandes; Bowen, Pablo, Summerville; Taty
Subs: Areola, Wilson, Adama, Lamadrid, Todibo, Magassa, Wan-Bissaka, Scarles, Kanté
Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching from home, this one promises plenty of drama. Stay tuned for what could be a pivotal clash in the season's narrative.
