Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
A rare Brentford break highlights how much the Bees have struggled to make an impact in the final third. Advancing from midfield, Damsgaard somehow slips clear of three challenges, but he must eventually admit defeat when left isolated against three defenders.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Following some neat one-twos between O'Riley and Joao Pedro, the ball breaks for Enciso just outside the area. His hurried shot is skewed well wide of the target, though. He's getting into some great positions, but a little more composure wouldn't go amiss.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Not only had Flekken kept his team level today, but his departure only increases Brentford's injury crisis. Valdimarsson gets an early touch as Enciso tries his luck with a slightly scuffed low shot, and he could be put to the test between now and the final whistle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Since Wissa put the ball in the net but was then ruled offside by the VAR, Brentford have barely entered the final third. So far, the visitors have not registered a single shot, managing just one touch inside Brighton's box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Substitution Mark Flekken Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Fortunately for the Bees, Flekken has been cleared to continue, having shaken off a knock sustained when saving Mitoma's goalbound deflected cross. The action resumes, with no goals at the Amex as yet, despite Brighton having 10 attempts.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
After Enciso's latest attempt sails well wide of the left-hand post, there is a moment of real concern for Brentford boss Frank, as his star man today is down on the turf nursing what appears to be a knee injury. Play comes to a halt while he receives treatment.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Flekken shows off his reflexes again, adjusting quickly to guide a deflected left-wing cross by Mitoma away from danger with his foot. It could have slipped in at the near post, but Brentford's goalkeeper once more keeps his side level.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Not for the first time, Mitoma runs directly at Brentford's back-tracking defence, before making it all the way to the edge of the area. His low cross into the six-yard box is cut out by Flekken, though.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford
Brighton have pulled off some big wins already this season - most notably against both Manchester clubs, Tottenham and Newcastle United - but they sometimes struggle to get the better of teams around them in the table. So far today, they've been far more threatening than Brentford, but to no avail.
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