'One win could change everything – let’s hope that proves correct'

Ian Westbrook, Beesotted podcast, external

There was a mixture of joy and relief around the Gtech Community Stadium after Saturday’s win over Burnley.

Although it was our first victory in seven Premier League games, it was a result which felt like it had been coming in recent performances, especially our display at Old Trafford.

Brentford dominated, and it was only some superb saves from goalkeeper James Trafford that kept the score down to three. While the Clarets were not at their best, we fully deserved our win.

It was also achieved without the return of any of our many injured players, although Ben Mee made the bench.

It was also unusual for the Bees to score twice from outside the area. With the club’s approach suggesting long-range shots have much less chance of going in, you will usually see the extra pass played to get the ball into the area before a shot is attempted.

But the second-half strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos, whose only other Brentford goal was also a spectacular one against Burnley, proved that with the right quality, they can work sometimes.

Neal Maupay had a productive second home debut and linked up well in a new-look all-French speaking front three with Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

Our next game is at Chelsea on Saturday, and against the big six Thomas Frank usually plays a 3-5-2 formation, so it will be interesting to see if Maupay retains his place.

I said in my last column that one win could change everything – let’s hope that proves correct!

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