Brentford continued their impressive home form with a commanding 3-1 victory over Burnley on Saturday, propelled by Igor Thiago's historic performance at Gtech Community Stadium.
Thiago Enters Brentford Record Books
The Brazilian striker made club history by becoming the fastest Brentford player to reach 10 Premier League goals, achieving the feat in just 13 appearances. Thiago broke Ivan Toney's previous record of 15 matches set during the 2022/23 campaign.
Thiago now boasts 11 league goals this season
Match Breakdown
After a goalless first half, the game exploded into life late on:
- 81' - Thiago converts penalty after Axel Tuanzebe foul
- 85' - Zian Flemming equalizes with Burnley's spot-kick
- 86' - Thiago restores lead with clinical finish
- 90+2' - Dango Ouattara seals victory in stoppage time
Table Implications
The result marks Brentford's third consecutive home win, lifting them to eighth in the standings. Burnley's struggles continue as they remain in the relegation zone with eight defeats from their last eleven matches.
Key Statistics
| Brentford | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
Manager Keith Andrews praised his team's resilience: "When they equalized, we showed real character to immediately respond. Thiago's quality is undeniable, but this was a complete team performance."
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany lamented defensive errors: "We competed well for long periods but made crucial mistakes at vital moments. We need to cut these out quickly."
Both teams return to action next weekend, with Brentford visiting Newcastle while Burnley host Everton in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
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