Brentford boss Keith Andrews admits he’s relishing the way his side are performing as they chase a fourth straight victory across all competitions against Crystal Palace.
The Bees have picked up three wins from their last four Premier League fixtures, including last weekend’s impressive triumph over Liverpool, and stormed into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 5–0 demolition of Grimsby Town in midweek.
The Irishman also heaped praise on in-form striker Igor Thiago, who has found the net six times in nine league outings.
“He’s in a brilliant place right now — great rhythm, confidence high, enjoying his football. He’s been vital to everything we’ve done,” Andrews said.
“It’s fantastic to see him nominated for Premier League Player of the Month — it’s thoroughly deserved.
He’s already shown he can mix it with the best. He’s a real handful for defenders; I don’t think too many centre-backs will fancy going up against him.”
A set-piece battle looks likely at Selhurst Park, and Andrews is more than ready for it.
Brentford and Palace have thrown the ball into the opposition box more than any other sides in the Premier League this season — 47 and 38 times respectively. Both clubs sit on 13 points from nine games, both are through to the last eight of the Carabao Cup, and both embrace the art of the long throw.
Playing to our strengths and why not! With Brentford turning the throw-in into a genuine weapon, football’s lawmakers IFAB are reportedly reviewing potential time limits on the move. Andrews, was not phased by this talk.
With very little between both clubs in term of league position, Brentford’s form is better which may give them the edge.
