West Ham 0-2 Brentford: Key talking points as Brentford put more pressure on David Moyes' shoulders
In another eye-catching display on Friday night, Brentford put more pressure on the shoulders of David Moyes as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium.
Although they had to absorb a fair amount of pressure in the opening rallies, the Bees eventually fought their way to the three-pointer as goals from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva helped the Thomas Frank's team to extend their unbeaten run to five games.
Finding a way into the top half, Friday's result in east London could be the final nail in Moyes' coffin.
Marking their return on Boxing Day with a 3-1 away defeat at Arsenal, the Hammers have now lost each of their last five Premier League outings and are living a nightmare.
Failing worryingly in what was billed as a must-see showdown, we looked at the main talking points as Brentford claimed London bragging rights.
Brentford can claim a place in the first halfWhile Brentford may have been disappointed to lose their two-goal lead to Tottenham on Boxing Day, they have once again received plenty of praise since opening the 2022/23 campaign.
>While Friday's win at the London Stadium was perhaps only their fifth Premier League victory of the season, Frank's men have truly earned a reputation for their tough approach.
As the World Cup winter break approaches with a famous 2-1 away win over defending champions Manchester City, the Bees should now have a top spot in the first half in mind of their agenda in 2023.
Now taking seven points from their last three Premier League meetings against West Ham, Spurs and City, the mood in west London is set to be high as the New Year approaches.
In announcing last week that Frank had signed a new deal which will last until 2027, Brentford continued to prove that this is a tough test for anyone in the Premier League.
Churning their way into the top 10 and looking to make history this season, the Bees will be desperate to create another upset when they host Liverpool in the capital next week.
Heartbreak for ToneyWhile Toney may yet find himself at the center of an FA investigation into possible breaches of betting rules, the former Newcastle starlet hasn't let that get in the way of his stellar free-scoring run.
Although he was disappointed to miss out on a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad this winter, the 26-year-old has scored back-to-back Premier League goals since returning from the festive break.
However, despite being on the scoresheet again here and expanding on his clinical purple spot, it ended in heartbreak for Toney after he was stretched out with a worrying knee injury in the last moments.
Appearing in real distress, Frank's camp will increasingly fear being left without his attack talisman for the foreseeable future.
Opening the scoring at London Stadium after coming in from close range, Toney has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, a tally only surpassed by Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
Is this the end of David Moyes?Although Moyes once again won a round of applause last season as West Ham reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, the Hammers certainly came down to earth this time around.
Despite really breaking the bank during the summer transfer window and splashing around £170million, Moyes failed to offer the hosts on Friday any stability and they now find themselves at the heart of the game. 'a relegation fall.
Knowing they could open 2023 at the bottom of the table, the east London side have lost 11 of their 17 Premier League games this season and it looks like Moyes' tenure is coming to an end.< /p>
Spurred on by a chorus of boos at the full-time whistle and with many fans around the London stadium believing a change of dugout is essential, Friday's screening will only intensify the pressure on the former Manchester United boss.
Now that they've lost each of their last five consecutive outings in the top flight, it's hard to see how Moyes can find a way to revive West Ham's sad rut in the Premier League.
Certainly failing to make the most of his talented squad, it remains to be seen whether Moyes will be in charge of the Hammers' trip to Elland Road next week.
Match Report
West Ham: Fabianski, Ogbonna, Dawson, Cresswell, Rice, Paqueta, Coufal, Emerson, Benrahma, Bowen, Scamacca
Subs: Antonio, Soucek
Brentford: Raya, Jorgensen, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva, Roserslev, Mbeumo, Toney
Subs: Janelt, Jansson, Ghoddos, Wissa
Goals: Toney (18′), Dasilva (43′)
Yellow cards: Coufal
Red cards: ...
In another eye-catching display on Friday night, Brentford put more pressure on the shoulders of David Moyes as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium.
Although they had to absorb a fair amount of pressure in the opening rallies, the Bees eventually fought their way to the three-pointer as goals from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva helped the Thomas Frank's team to extend their unbeaten run to five games.
Finding a way into the top half, Friday's result in east London could be the final nail in Moyes' coffin.
Marking their return on Boxing Day with a 3-1 away defeat at Arsenal, the Hammers have now lost each of their last five Premier League outings and are living a nightmare.
Failing worryingly in what was billed as a must-see showdown, we looked at the main talking points as Brentford claimed London bragging rights.
Brentford can claim a place in the first halfWhile Brentford may have been disappointed to lose their two-goal lead to Tottenham on Boxing Day, they have once again received plenty of praise since opening the 2022/23 campaign.
>While Friday's win at the London Stadium was perhaps only their fifth Premier League victory of the season, Frank's men have truly earned a reputation for their tough approach.
As the World Cup winter break approaches with a famous 2-1 away win over defending champions Manchester City, the Bees should now have a top spot in the first half in mind of their agenda in 2023.
Now taking seven points from their last three Premier League meetings against West Ham, Spurs and City, the mood in west London is set to be high as the New Year approaches.
In announcing last week that Frank had signed a new deal which will last until 2027, Brentford continued to prove that this is a tough test for anyone in the Premier League.
Churning their way into the top 10 and looking to make history this season, the Bees will be desperate to create another upset when they host Liverpool in the capital next week.
Heartbreak for ToneyWhile Toney may yet find himself at the center of an FA investigation into possible breaches of betting rules, the former Newcastle starlet hasn't let that get in the way of his stellar free-scoring run.
Although he was disappointed to miss out on a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad this winter, the 26-year-old has scored back-to-back Premier League goals since returning from the festive break.
However, despite being on the scoresheet again here and expanding on his clinical purple spot, it ended in heartbreak for Toney after he was stretched out with a worrying knee injury in the last moments.
Appearing in real distress, Frank's camp will increasingly fear being left without his attack talisman for the foreseeable future.
Opening the scoring at London Stadium after coming in from close range, Toney has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, a tally only surpassed by Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
Is this the end of David Moyes?Although Moyes once again won a round of applause last season as West Ham reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, the Hammers certainly came down to earth this time around.
Despite really breaking the bank during the summer transfer window and splashing around £170million, Moyes failed to offer the hosts on Friday any stability and they now find themselves at the heart of the game. 'a relegation fall.
Knowing they could open 2023 at the bottom of the table, the east London side have lost 11 of their 17 Premier League games this season and it looks like Moyes' tenure is coming to an end.< /p>
Spurred on by a chorus of boos at the full-time whistle and with many fans around the London stadium believing a change of dugout is essential, Friday's screening will only intensify the pressure on the former Manchester United boss.
Now that they've lost each of their last five consecutive outings in the top flight, it's hard to see how Moyes can find a way to revive West Ham's sad rut in the Premier League.
Certainly failing to make the most of his talented squad, it remains to be seen whether Moyes will be in charge of the Hammers' trip to Elland Road next week.
Match Report
West Ham: Fabianski, Ogbonna, Dawson, Cresswell, Rice, Paqueta, Coufal, Emerson, Benrahma, Bowen, Scamacca
Subs: Antonio, Soucek
Brentford: Raya, Jorgensen, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva, Roserslev, Mbeumo, Toney
Subs: Janelt, Jansson, Ghoddos, Wissa
Goals: Toney (18′), Dasilva (43′)
Yellow cards: Coufal
Red cards: ...
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