Brentford are the best team in the division for fast-break goals (nine), and Thiago’s strength helps. He grappled tirelessly versus Sunderland centre-back Omar Alderete, and stretched the centre-backs — his yellow card on 43 minutes came from hauling a defender over following an overhit long ball.

Every summer, Brentford seem to dance with death. They almost always sell off at least one of their best players and don't usually replace them, at least in a like-for-like sense. Yet since they were promoted to the Premier League in 2021,

They’ve unearthed a proper goalscorer in Igor Thiago (only Erling Haaland has more than his 16 this season), and goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has proven an unsurprisingly astute signing. He sure would’ve looked good in Chelsea Blue!

There have been plenty of top Brazilian players in the Premier League. None have scored more in a single campaign than Igor Thiago.

Liam Rosenior has named his Chelsea side to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Chelsea hope to secure their first positive result under Liam Rosenior as they host Premier League foes Brentford on Saturday.