Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Tueday's Carabao Cup third round game against League One side Reading at The Select Car Leasing Stadium (20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Andrews confirmed he intended to start 19-year-old striker Kaye Furo, who won the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, on Tuesday but the youngster picked up an injury in the last few days and had to undergo surgery on Monday.
Providing more detail, he added: "Unfortunately for him, he's had to have an operation this morning. The timing of an injury is obviously never good for a player, but I felt he was just coming into a really good place with his game. That's really frustrating for him. I would've started him against Reading because I felt he deserved it and was in that type of ****** e. I'm not sure how long he's going to be out for but we'll obviously look after him and get him back to a good place."
However, young defender Benjamin Fredrick will be involved against the Royals: "He hasn't had a lot of football but has come back in the last couple of weeks. We decided not to play him in the B team game on Sunday to make sure he was in the right place to be available for our game against Reading. I anticipate he'll be involved."

#good

Wigan Athletic have signed former Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan on a short-term deal until January.
Hogan, 34, left MK Dons at the end of last season after joining them on a free transfer from Birmingham City in October 2024.
Wigan will hope he can add to their firepower after making a slow start to their League One campaign, but Hogan's only goal for MK Dons last season came almost a year ago.
The much-travelled Hogan made his name at Brentford in the Championship, prompting Aston Villa to sign him for a reported £9m, rising to £12m, in January 2017, while he has also had spells at Rochdale, Stoke and Sheffield United.
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#Athletic #last #republic #scott

Jannik Schuster is in line for his first league start, having come off the bench to replace the injured Nathan Collins last weekend.
Aaron Hickey joins him in the backline this afternoon, with Michael Kayode named on the bench.
Yehor Yarmoliuk and Jaidon Anthony also start, with the latter facing his former club, while Gustavo Nunes is included in a first-team matchday squad for the first time this term.
Vitaly Janelt will captain the west Londoners on Saturday afternoon.
Brentford (4-3-3): Kelleher; Hickey, Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter; Sangaré, Janelt, Yarmoliuk; Anthony, Thiago, Schade

#start #afternoon

Tottenham have James Maddison back. That is the headline, and for a side still trying to find rhythm and continuity early in the season, it matters.
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the England midfielder is available again ahead of Everton's visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Maddison has returned to training after recovering from the shoulder fracture he suffered on the opening weekend against Brentford. Whether he starts is another matter.
De Zerbi was clear enough when asked about his availability. "Maddison, yes (he will be back)," Spurs boss De Zerbi said. On the prospect of him starting, he added: "I'm happy when all my players are available. It is maybe a problem for me because my decisions are not easy. But I want to manage all players together."
Tottenham will not rush him. That is sensible. Maddison missed most of last season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, then had a limited pre-season, and now returns from another setback. Spurs need his craft and control, though they also need him available beyond one afternoon in September.
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#season #available #players #need

Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup as the Black Cats kick off their League Cup campaign for the first time in the third round due to European qualification.
We face a Tigers side that haven't conceded a goal in the Premier League after three games and are coming off an impressive draw that Hull felt they should've won against Aston Villa on Saturday.
So, how did Hull draw Sunderland in the Carabao Cup?
First of all, they were promoted to the Premier League, which earned them a bye into round two against Championship side Stoke City, in which the East Yorkshire outfit defeated the Potters on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
We come into this game after a draw with Brentford, with Régis Le Bris predicted to make at least ten changes ahead of due to a quick turnaround ahead of Saturday's clash with ****** nal at the Stadium of Light.

#draw #sunderland #carabao #first

Tottenham have their first Premier League point of the season, but the bigger issue is obvious. Three matches in, no wins, no goals and too many key attackers still working their way back.
The 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest stopped the immediate bleeding after defeats to Brentford and Newcastle, yet Roberto De Zerbi still has a squad short on cutting edge. Savio and Destiny Udogie both continued their managed returns at the City Ground and both were taken off around the hour mark. There is no fresh injury concern there, which matters because Spurs do not need another problem.
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James Maddison remains out after injuring his shoulder against Brentford on the opening day. He had already been eased back into action after last year's ACL injury, and Tottenham have clearly been careful with him.
He missed the trip to Forest, but there is now encouragement around his recovery after returning to team training. For a side lacking control and invention between the lines, that matters. Spurs need a player who can slow the game down, pick a pass and connect midfield to attack. Right now, they do not have enough of that.

#SPURS #matters

Reading run riot, recording eight goals in two games at the Mad Stad, and leading to Ross needing to take a break to process everything. Luckily erstwhile TTE editor Sim steps in to the void.
A lively mailbag sees everybody asking: can Reading keep up this form? Plus, a preview of the upcoming games against Cambridge United and Brentford.
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#ross #united

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has eased concerns over Jayden Meghoma after the defender was forced off during his side's win over Cardiff.
The Brentford loanee impressed on his Pompey debut before being replaced after 65 minutes.
But Mousinho confirmed the 20-year-old was suffering from cramp.
"Jayden was excellent," Mousinho told Portsmouth News. "He showed some really good glimpses in the first half of how he can drive away from players and what he gives you in the final third.
"The temptation is to say he's an attacking full-back, but he is very, very good defensively as well in the one-v-one.

#portsmouth #jayden #meghoma #brentford

Keith Andrews was not shy in making changes at the break and it almost secured Brentford three points.
Record signing Ibrahim Sangare has had rave reviews for his performances in their first two Premier League games of the season since joining from Lens but he picked up a booking in the first half and was not at his best.
Anthony was one of those half-time substitutes and the former Burnley winger wasted an early chance but showed more attacking threat.
Then Yehor Yarmolyuk played a role in the build-up to the opener before Damsgaard put in the ball which eventually led to Vitaly Janelt's great finish.
Brentford remain unbeaten and if Andrews continues to show bold management then the Bees could be well placed to push on from their ninth-placed finish last season.

#brentford #placed

It has been more than half a century since Tottenham have gone this long without a league goal to start the season.
A City Ground stalemate at Nottingham Forest at least gets Roberto de Zerbi's side their first point of the season but not to the extent they would want.
It followed defeats to Brentford and Newcastle which means Spurs have failed to score in their opening three league games for the first time since 1974-75.
Spurs did not play badly - they were the better side - but after their huge summer transfer outlay more is needed and expected.
De Zerbi preached patience and he is right - 10 senior arrivals means his team is still to find an identity.

#side #means

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris, speaking to BBC Sport: "I was really happy and pleased with our first half. It was probably one of our best first halves in the Premier League so far because Brentford are a really good team at home. But you have to be clinical.
"We dominated the ball and had a good bit of possession. It's a bit of a shame to concede the goal when we di. But the lads stayed connected. It was good for the substitutes because when they came on they were good and gave us extra drive."
On Dan Ballard's disallowed goal: "It's always tough. We respect the decision."
On Wilson Isidor's contribution after coming on: "The depth of the squad is getting better, we can feel it. It is positive for the future."
On Kevin Danso's debut: "He brings authority and physicality. In this league, if you don't have this quality, it's hard to manage long **** ."

#goal #regis

The new Premier League season continues on Saturday as Leeds United travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion.
Daniel Farke's side are unbeaten from their opening two league games, following a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Elland Road last weekend.
Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton sit just one place behind the Whites in ninth, having opened the campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Aston Villa before a narrow 4-3 defeat by Chelsea.
With the two sides separated by just one point in the early Premier League table, here's how supporters around the world can watch Brighton vs Leeds United.
Coverage starts from 2:30pm with the official pre-match show, live on LUTV and across the club's digital platforms.

#saturday #amex

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This includes discriminatory chanting, songs, language or gestures, whether directed at an individual, team, club or wider group of people, and we continue to urge supporters to carefully consider their words and actions and the impact they may have on others, including fellow supporters.
We would like to make supporters aware of recent changes to the law relating to ****** -based harassment in public.
The Protection from ****** -based Harassment in Public Act 2023 introduced a new aggravated offence under the Public Order Act 1986 where an offence is motivated, wholly or partly, by a person's ****** or presumed ****** . In such cases, courts can now impose a more severe sentence, with the offence carrying a maximum penalty of up to two years' imprisonment.

#based

In this weekend's matchday programme, Anthony discusses how football helped him through the loss of his mum in 2024, the impact of family on his career and why being back in London will make Brentford feel like home
That interview is the next in a series of exclusive Long Read features with the Bees' first-team players and staff that will be included in the new and improved 2026/27 programme, which is available for just £3 once again this season.
From the Dugout: Keith Andrews provides his thoughts on the Bees' start to the season and business in the transfer window
Columnists: Former Brentford striker Ben Burgess and Bees-supporting comedian Nathan Caton are joined by BBC Radio London broadcaster and journalist Phil Parry this year
The Game that Changed Everything: In-depth interviews with former players who look back at a key match in their Bees career. Next up - Alex Rhodes recalls a pivotal 2003/04 final-day clash against Bournemouth

#brentford #next

BBC Sport's FPL expert Gianni ***** ice looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing Fantasy Premier League managers heading into gameweek three.
If you do not own Erling Haaland (£15.5m), using a chip to bring him in is much simpler than spending several transfers to fit in the game's most expensive player.
A Wildcard lets you move quickly on trending players, improve team value, and invest heavily in two sides you may not have much exposure to in Manchester City and Chelsea, who face Coventry and Hull at home over the next fortnight.
The Free Hit chip also has an upside, allowing you to avoid the ***** nal versus Chelsea fixture and consider players from Brighton, Newcastle, and Brentford.
If you are not using a Wildcard or Free Hit, choosing Haaland as your Triple Captain looks a strong option, which I am likely to run with.

#wildcard #using #chip #players

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Le Bris confirmed Habib Diarra will be sidelined for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury: "It's frustrating, but we have to manage it and we will find solutions... It's a shame because I was so pleased with his pre-season and he's getting more mature about his game, about clarity on the pitch, about his qualities and how they fit with the demand of the Premier League."
On Sunderland's transfer window: "We ticked our three boxes. The first one with Kevin Danso and Thomas Meunier - top level experience. The second one with Malick Fofana and Dayann Methalie - young with proven experience. The third one is for the huge potential prospects with Juan Riquelme Angulo and Jules Ahoka. We have to manage the different positions because it's already a big challenge. In the end, we are happy."
On a potential move for Chemsdine Talbi to Turkey: "A move remains possible so it's important to respect both parties. We'll see. He's still a good player, huge potential, but after that you still have a window to decide if it's the right pathway here. I believe he can succeed here, but after that, it's a question of mutual confidence and you have to respect the player's choice."

#bris #game #huge

Rayan Cherki has been nominated for the Guinness Goal of the Month for August.
Our French playmaker scored a quite wonderful individual effort away to Crystal Palace, beating several defenders with his exquisite close control before poking the ball past Dean Henderson.
Already surely a contender for the goal of the season, Rayan is up against Emerson of Ipswich Town, Nilson Angulo of Sunderland, Keane Lewis-Potter and Kevin Schade of Brentford, Newcastle duo Joe Willock and Anthony Elanga plus Chelsea's Cole Palmer
Voting is now open and the winner will be announced at 1pm on 11 September.
VOTE CHERKI FOR GOAL OF THE MONTH AWARD!

#palace

A deserved opener from Kevin Schade (£6.0m) was almost enough to secure all three points and continue Brentford's very promising start to the season.
The German cleverly flicked in Keane Lewis-Potter's (£5.5m) cross just before half-time but, despite having comfortably more attempts (22 v 12), penalty-area efforts (17 v 6) and shots on target (5 v 2) than Leeds United, Keith Andrews' side were denied the win by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's (£6.0m) equaliser.
Igor Thiago (£8.0m) almost restored the lead immediately, with two efforts in quick succession. The Brazilian has done everything but score so far, missing a spot-kick in Gameweek 1 and spurning five close-range shots on Sunday.
However, his 1.6 million FPL owners may want to resist an early sale. The underlying numbers are encouraging and he netted twice in last season's home victory over Sunderland, who are about to visit Gtech Community Stadium.
Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) accumulated 17 defensive contribution (DefCon) actions, meaning the Norwegian is one of only four defenders to have reached the threshold in both Gameweeks.

#shots #kevin #leeds

This week, the club and Trust installed a bench in Gunnersbury Park, the sixth to be added in the local area to encourage the community to pause, connect and talk.
Last season, some of our players took to the benches to share their own experiences of mental health, including Fábio Carvalho and former Bees player Jordan Henderson. The installation of benches was inspired by Brentford's longstanding commitment to supporting mental wellbeing and the work of consultant psychologist Michael Caulfield, whose bench at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre (RRPC) provides a safe, confidential ***** e for players, coaches and staff to speak.
On Saturday, ahead of our game against Sunderland, from 12.30pm the RRPC bench will be located outside Entrance B at Gtech Community Stadium so fans can make a personal commitment linked to mental wellbeing and supporting others.
Trained representatives from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and the Samaritans will be on hand to speak with supporters and provide information about health and wellbeing programmes available in the local community.
This season, Talking is the Best Tactic is encouraging supporters to take small actions towards better mental health through simple conversations or small acts of support.

#rrpc

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#Chelsea #brighton #fulham #leeds

After being named in the starting XI for Leeds United's Premier League encounter with Brentford, Brenden Aaronson is expecting a tough challenge against the Bees.
The Whites kickstarted the new campaign with a victory at Nottingham Forest last weekend, before picking up another win at the City Ground in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening.
"We are super excited," the American international said after checking in at Elland Road. "We know the atmosphere is going to be amazing.
"This has probably been my fourth time playing here on opening day and this is like an unmatched atmosphere, so we are really excited.
"Brentford are a top team. They have started the season amazingly. I think we have had a great start to season too but it is going to be a very tough game.

#tough #going #season #premier

They replace Mathias Jensen and Dango Ouattara, the latter of whom is named amongst the substitutes.
Joining Ouattara on the bench are new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, who signed for the west Londoners on a permanent deal from West Ham United earlier this week, and Fábio Carvalho, who will make his first appearance since sustaining an ACL injury in November if he features.
Brentford (4-3-3-): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Sangaré, Janelt, Damsgaard, Anthony, Thiago Schade
Subs: Valdimarsson, Schuster, Hickey, Henry, Yarmoliuk, Ouattara, Wilson, Carvalho, Diouf

#ouattara #diouf #carvalho

Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Sunday in Daniel Farke's first home Premier League game of the new season, with both sides chasing a third straight win.
Harry Wilson has scored four Premier League goals against Brentford — his joint-most against any single opponent in the competition — having also scored three against them in the Championship during a loan spell at Derby County in 2018-19.
Leeds have won each of their last three Premier League opening fixtures and go into Sunday having beaten Nottingham Forest twice in a week, in the league and then in the Carabao Cup. Brentford have made an even more emphatic start under Keith Andrews, thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 before putting six past Birmingham City in the League Cup, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. The visitors are also unbeaten in four meetings with Leeds, though they have won only once in that sequence, with the two most recent meetings both finishing goalless or level.
Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026Kick-off: 14:00 BSTVenue: Elland RoadReferee: Tony HarringtonVAR: Neil DaviesLast meeting: Leeds United 0-0 Brentford, 21 March 2026, Premier League
Mateo Joseph (knee) and Ilia Gruev (knee) remain unavailable. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Wilfried Gnonto are doubts after returning to full training this week following separate thigh injuries, with Farke saying it's "definitely good news" but that the club must "wait how their body reacts." There's no reason for Farke to change a winning team otherwise, with Ethan Ampadu expected to continue alongside Anton Stach in midfield.

#league #farke

Leeds United return to Elland Road on Sunday for their first home game of the 2026/27 season, with Brentford the visitors for a 2pm kick-off.
Daniel Farke's side have made a perfect start to the campaign, recording back-to-back victories over Nottingham Forest. Anton Stach secured a 1-0 Premier League win at the City Ground before goals from Dan James and James Justin sealed a 2-0 triumph in the League Cup.
Brentford have also started impressively under Keith Andrews, opening their league campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur before beating Birmingham City 6-1 in the League Cup.
Here is everything supporters need to know about how to follow the action from Elland Road.
Coverage starts from 1:30pm with the official pre-match show, live on LUTV and across the club's digital platforms.

#brentford

Nottingham Forest made a flying start against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Oliver Glasner's side put immediate pressure on the Reds and Igor Jesus nearly opened the scoring from close range, but was denied by a timely Jeremy Jacquet intervention.
The Tricky Trees maintained their momentum and were rewarded midway through the first-half as Dan Ndoye found the net.
The Swiss international received Morgan Gibbs-White's through ball and curled a composed finish into the bottom corner.
That strike ended Ndoye's long run without a Premier League goal, with his last strike coming on his debut against Brentford last season.

#strike #last #nottingham #reds

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brentford at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On the injuries in the squad, Farke said: "It's [Ilia] Gruev's second week training with the team so he's edging closer and closer. Also some good news was Gudmundsson and Gnonto - as it stands they will join us this afternoon [in training] for the first time after their injuries. We have to wait to see how their bodies reacts. Obviously, we just have two days but definitely good news."
On the likelihood of Gruev playing on Sunday, he said: "He has missed more or less four months without playing a game so we have to make a decision. Physically, he is edging closer and closer. He also looks good on the training pitch. If I need him, I would have no problems to call him to the squad. We have now, thank god, a situation where we don't have to rush Ilia."
On the club's transfer window so far, he said: "We are in a good position. Very pleased with our window so far. We will stay aware because the feeling is that we want to do something more. We're definitely in a good place. I like our window so far and all our signings are spot on. Early signs are great but we have a long season."

#window #squad #edging

Big-spending Tottenham host a Newcastle side that boast an excellent recent record against the north Londoners. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes..
After making such a shocking start to the season against Brentford last Saturday, Tottenham's 5-1 victory against Charlton in the League Cup at least provided a much-needed fillip.
The manner of Spurs' insipid defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium was as bad as anything seen under Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor last season and was of great worry to boss Roberto de Zerbi and fans alike.
Brentford had an xG of 3.87, six big chances and their 26 shots was the most Spurs had faced in 142 Premier League fixtures dating all the way back until October 2022.
The Lilywhites have accrued just 79 points from their last 77 Premier League matches since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, a tally that is under half ***** nal's total of 162 across the same period.

#brentford #season

Manager Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins apologised for refusing to play for Aston Villa on Sunday as he paid an emotional tribute to departing striker.
Emery praised the England forward's behaviour during his Villa career and said he and the squad accepted Watkins' apology for making himself unavailable against Brighton.
The 30-year-old is expected in Saudi Arabia on Friday to complete a £51m move to Al-Hilal, with Villa poised to finalise the signing of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson for £65m as his replacement.
Watkins is Villa's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, part an overall tally of 108 in all competitions since signing from Brentford for £28m in 2020.
"He told us after the Brighton match he was sorry and that he had made a mistake. He was wrong, but we accepted it. The players as well," said Emery.

#villa #brighton #signing

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Andrews said there are no injuries to his squad and the team "came through midweek really well".
New defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is a "very good player". Andrews said: "I thought he had some eye-catching performances [last season at West Ham]. He fits what we are about, age profile, attributes and he comes into it in an already competitive squad."
On 25-year-old Keane Lewis-Potter: "He is versatile, it is a super strength. Before we signed Malick I said we could play Keano in different positions throughout the season. I don't think that will change."

#squad #leeds

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson expects Birmingham City to make changes to their team for their Championship game tonight (20:00 BST) after the Blues were hammered by Brentford in the EFL Cup in midweek.
Like Wrexham, the Blues have drawn both of their two Championship matches so far this season.
But Chris Davies' men were thrashed 6-1 by the Premier League Bees in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night - with the 41-year-old head coach receiving criticism of late.
Despite the noise surrounding Davies' position as Birmingham boss, Parkinson says the Red Dragons' sole focus will be on building from the positives of their 1-1 league draw with Watford last time out.
"There will be changes I should imagine in the (Birmingham) team, first of all because it was a cup game, secondly because of the result and there will be a reaction," Parkinson said.

#blues #davies #league