Brentford manager Thomas Frank gives instructions to his players on August 13, 2021
It will come - Brentford boss backs Ivan Toney to get among the goals again
The forward scored 31 times in the second tier last season.
Aug 22, 08:00
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
Brentford draw a 'benchmark' to build on for Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira
Bees manager Thomas Frank was also left wanting more after the stalemate in south London.
Aug 21, 17:38
Sergi Canos celebrates scoring for Brentford against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 13, 2021
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 10:06
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020
Preview:Swansea City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Swansea City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 21:30
Arsenal's Thomas Partey receives medical attention on August 1, 2021
Team News: Brentford vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Arsenal.
Aug 12, 19:00
Brentford manager Thomas Frank celebrates after winning Championship Play-Off Final pictured May 29, 2021
Brentford boss Thomas frank over club's Premier League ambitions
The Bees won the Sky Bet Championship play-off final last season
Aug 12, 12:14
Manchester City's Jack Grealish in action on August 7, 2021
5 stars who could light up the Premier League this season
England stars have been on the move after the Euros.
Aug 12, 11:01
Brentford's Ivan Toney in action with AFC Bournemouth's Cameron Carter-Vickers on May 17, 2021
Thomas Frank backs Ivan Toney to thrive for Brentford in the Premier League
Ivan Toney scored 31 goals in the Sky Bet Championship last season.
Aug 11, 17:45
Brentford players celebrate after winning the Championship Play-Off Final pictured May 29, 2021
Preview:Brentford vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 10:15
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
What is Brentford's strongest XI for the 2021-22 season?
Ahead of the new Premier League season starting this weekend, Sports Mole looks at who would make Brentford's strongest XI in the 2021-22 campaign.
Aug 10, 15:45
Brentford's Pontus Jansson lifts the trophy after winning Championship Play-Off Final pictured on May 29, 2021
Brentford: 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Ahead of the 2021-22 Premier League season, Sports Mole assesses newly-promoted Brentford, who will be competing in the division for the first time in their history.
Aug 9, 11:00
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Preview:Brentford vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Brentford and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 01:09
Blackburn Rovers' Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring against Rotherham United in the Championship on December 16, 2020
Crystal Palace 'in advanced talks for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong'
Crystal Palace are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, who has entered the final year of his contract.
Aug 5, 18:13
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
Preview:Brentford vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Brentford and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 09:49
Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri in action against Derby County on July 18, 2021
Preview:Manchester United vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Manchester United and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 10:36
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper on May 22, 2021
Preview:Plymouth Argyle vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Plymouth Argyle and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 19, 08:00
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
Preview:Boreham Wood vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Boreham Wood and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 20:36
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on February 10, 2021
Preview:AFC Wimbledon vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between AFC Wimbledon and Brentford, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jul 15, 14:41
Blackburn Rovers' Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring against Rotherham United in the Championship on December 16, 2020
Southampton win race for Blackburn Rovers' Adam Armstrong?
Southampton reportedly win the race to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, fending off competition from Everton, West Ham United and Norwich City.
Jul 6, 12:00
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
Chelsea, Everton interested in Brentford's Ivan Toney?
Premier League duo Chelsea and Everton are interested in signing newly-promoted Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to Peterborough United's director of football Barry Fry.
Jul 1, 07:36
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
Monday's paper talk: Jesse Lingard, Antoine Griezmann, Hector Bellerin
Moves for Dennis Praet and Felipe Anderson are also being talked about.
Jun 28, 07:32
Blackburn Rovers' Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring against Rotherham United in the Championship on December 16, 2020
Southampton, Norwich City 'battling for £15m Adam Armstrong'
Southampton and Norwich City will reportedly battle for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, who enjoyed his best-ever scoring campaign last season.
Jun 15, 18:05
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
What do Brentford need to do to ensure Premier League survival?
Ivan Toney hit 31 goals for the Bees and they will be desperate to keep hold of him.
May 31, 10:27
Brentford manager Thomas Frank on May 22, 2021
Thomas Frank "very emotional" after leading Brentford to Premier League
Goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes saw Brentford return to the top flight for the first time since 1947.
May 29, 18:27
Brentford defender Pontus Jansson pictured in Championship action on January 11, 2020
Five star players in Brentford's road to the Premier League
Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo's goals were backed up by captain Pontus Jansson and influential pair Rico Henry and Josh Dasilva.
May 29, 16:26
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
How did Brentford manage to bounce back from 2020 promotion heartbreak?
The Bees secured Premier League football with a play-off final win over Swansea.
May 29, 16:25
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final on May 29, 2021
Brentford 2-0 Swansea: Bees promoted to Premier League for first time
Goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes saw the Bees finally break their play-off hoodoo.
May 29, 16:08
Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on March 12, 2021
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Season - Toney, Buendia, Aarons
With the end of the Championship campaign upon us, Sports Mole compiles its Team of the Season - including four players from title winners Norwich City.
May 24, 11:38
Brentford's Marcus Forss celebrates scoring their third goal against Bournemouth in the Championship playoffs on May 22, 2021
Brentford 3-1 Bournemouth: Brilliant Bees book spot in playoff final
Marcus Forss scored the winner against 10-man Bournemouth.
May 22, 13:54
Brentford's Ivan Toney in action with AFC Bournemouth's Cameron Carter-Vickers on May 17, 2021
Preview:Brentford vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Brentford and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 20, 10:00
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on February 10, 2021
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Bournemouth and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 15, 10:00
Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring for Bournemouth against Millwall in the Championship on January 12, 2021
Jonathan Woodgate: 'Ivan Toney is not better than Dominic Solanke'
The rival centre-forwards are set to face off in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.
May 14, 22:29
Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their first goal against Middlesbrough on February 6, 2021
Jonathan Woodgate: 'Premier League sides will be sniffing around Ivan Toney'
Ivan Toney registered a record 31 goals during the regular Sky Bet Championship season.
May 14, 13:59
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Thomas Frank "so delighted" for "humble" Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney's goal at Ashton Gate was his 31st of the season in the Championship.
May 8, 15:53
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Bristol City 1-3 Brentford: Ivan Toney nets 31st goal of season
Bryan Mbeumo and Sergi Canos were also on the scoresheet for the Bees before Louis Britton struck a late consolation for Bristol City
May 8, 13:49
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on February 10, 2021
Preview:Bristol City vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 6, 15:30
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on April 10, 2021
Thursday's paper talk: Ivan Toney, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Mohamed Salah
Moves for Conte, Pellegrini and Salah make headlines on Thursday.
May 6, 07:13
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane limps off injured against Everton on April 16, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur 'make signing new striker a top priority'
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to prioritise a move for a new striker this summer, according to a report.
May 4, 17:22
Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on March 12, 2021
Everton, Leicester City join Ivan Toney race?
Everton and Leicester City are reportedly leading the race to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who has netted 30 times in the Championship this season.
May 4, 15:31
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Thomas Frank pays tribute to Ivan Toney after 30th goal of season
The Bees guaranteed a third-placed finish for the second season running with the victory over already-promoted Watford.
May 1, 17:17
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