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Igor Thiago makes Premier League history with a brace in Brentford's 3-0 win over Sunderland in Wednesday night's contest in West London.
Next Game: Chelsea vs. Brentford - Saturday, January 17 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 6 | Chelsea | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 7 | Brentford | 20 | 5 | 30 |
| 8 | Fulham | 20 | 0 | 30 |
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