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Fulham – Brentford live: Premier League – Football
Fulham v Brentford: Premier League – Live!
Fulham host Brentford in the Premier League on Monday night
The two west London rivals meet at Craven Cottage in a crucial match for both sides
Fulham are looking to move out of the relegation zone, while Brentford are looking to move further away from it. The game is set to be a close encounter, with both sides having their own strengths and weaknesses. Fulham have been in good form in recent weeks, winning three of their last four matches. They will be confident of getting a result against Brentford, who have struggled for form in recent weeks. Brentford have lost three of their last four matches, and they will need to improve their form if they want to avoid being drawn back into a relegation battle.
Fulham team news
Fulham will be without the suspended Antonee Robinson for the match against Brentford. The left-back was sent off in Fulham's last match, and he will serve a one-match ban. Kenny Tete is also a doubt for the match, as he is struggling with a knock. If Tete is unable to play, Fulham boss Marco Silva could switch to a back three, with Tim Ream, Issa Diop and Tosin Adarabioyo all options to start. In attack, Aleksandar Mitrovic is expected to lead the line, with Willian and Joao Palhinha also in contention to start.
Brentford team news
Brentford will be without the injured Kristoffer Ajer and Shandon Baptiste for the match against Fulham. Ajer is struggling with a hamstring injury, while Baptiste is out with a knee injury. Sergi Canos is also a doubt for the match, as he is struggling with a knock. If Canos is unable to play, Brentford boss Thomas Frank could start Yoane Wissa or Bryan Mbeumo in attack. In midfield, Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard are expected to start, with Vitaly Janelt also in contention to start. At the back, Ethan Pinnock and Pontus Jansson are expected to start in central defence, with Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey at full-back.
Fulham v Brentford: What the managers said
Fulham boss Marco Silva:
“Brentford are a good team, and they have been in good form in recent weeks. They are a well-organised team, and they are difficult to beat. We will need to be at our best to get a result against them. We are confident that we can get a result, and we will be looking to take the game to them from the start.”
Brentford boss Thomas Frank:
“Fulham are a good team, and they have been in good form in recent weeks. They are a well-organised team, and they are difficult to beat. We will need to be at our best to get a result against them. We are confident that we can get a result, and we will be looking to take the game to them from the start.”