Brentford (H) - Sat 14th Sept, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[supercity88]

Really tough game after the International break. They're a well drilled, physical side who can counter or create from set pieces. Credit to them that they've come up and become such a pain to play against.

Will need everyone switched on and focussed, and time to start the season proper now with the games coming thick and fast. Rodders and Phil being available is a huge boost.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

They're the new Wigan this lot.

 

[Blue and true]

I think the Viking will start. He'll want to bag in honour of his mate.

 

[malg]

Looking at the votes so far we really are disrespecting this Brentford team. If the win this game they're level with us on points and will be in the CL places. People are talking about them as if they're relegation candidates.

We still haven't started clicking yet and Brentford have. They'll come here with a lot of confidence. Maybe we'll get to see Rodri today as we'll need him - he's had enough time off.

I'd take 1-1 against this very, very underrated football team then move onto the challenges over the next 4 weeks.

 

[sarcastico]

Looking at the votes so far we really are disrespecting this Brentford team. If the win this game they're level with us on points and will be in the CL places. People are talking about them as if they're relegation candidates.

We still haven't started clicking yet and Brentford have. They'll come here with a lot of confidence. Maybe we'll get to see Rodri today as we'll need him - he's had enough time off.

I'd take 1-1 against this very, very underrated football team then move onto the challenges over the next 4 weeks.

@home?

Relax my friend. 3-1

 

[jimharri]

@home?

Relax my friend. 3-1

I wouldn't take what Malg says too seriously. I do agree with him, though, re the way quite a few on here seem to be totally dismissing Brentford. As I've said countless times before: respect the opposition, don't fear them. I'm sure Pep and the team will approach the game with the right attitude. Go out, and get the job done. Don't expect any gimmes from Frank's team.

 

[malg]

I wouldn't take what Malg says too seriously. I do agree with him, though, re the way quite a few on here seem to be totally dismissing Brentford. As I've said countless times before: respect the opposition, don't fear them. I'm sure Pep and the team will approach the game with the right attitude. Go out, and get the job done. Don't expect any gimmes from Frank's team.

So.....1-1 then??

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Haaland starts

 

[Ric]

I think the Viking will start. He'll want to bag in honour of his mate.

Looks like you're right:

 

[paulchapo]

Brentford are a combination of Wigan, Stoke and Bolton. A big physical hard working side, good at set pieces and pace in attack. They won't miss Toney at all. If we drop off our pace it could be a tough afternoon.