Brentford vs West Ham LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League clash
A London derby sees David Moyes and Thomas Frank do battle
Follow live coverage as Brentford face West Ham United in the Premier League today.
Ivan Toney was missing from the Brentford squad for the clash. The striker was ruled out by what the club described as “a minor hamstring injury”.
West Ham made nine changes with one eye on Thursday’s Europa League Conference semi-final with AZ Alkmaar.
Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen were among those dropped to the bench with Michail Antonio missing out completely.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford win two corners in a row. It's been a good start by the West Londoners.
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford have quickly gotten settled on the ball. West Ham are playing things safe and keeping their shape.
Brentford vs West Ham United
We're underway here at Brentford Community Stadium!
Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford will be hopeful of victory here. They've won five of their last seven league games against West Ham in a run stretching back to 1953. The Hammers' recent away record in London derbies isn't great, and the Bees have won all three of their meetings with them in the Premier League.
Brentford vs West Ham United
There are nine changes to West Ham as they keep their upcoming semi-final second leg against AZ Alkmaar in mind. Aguerd and Soucek keep their places.
Brentford vs West Ham United
Thomas Frank makes four changes to Brentford from their 1-0 defeat away to Liverpool last week. Their talisman Ivan Toney is missing from the matchday squad.
Brentford vs West Ham United
SUBS: Declan Rice, Aaron Cresswell, Lucas Paqueta, Alphonse Areola, Divin Mubama, Kurt Zouma, Said Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen, Thilo Kehrer.
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