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ANALYSIS: IGOR THIAGO'S GOALS END BURNLEY FIGHT; BEES LOOK UP TABLE
Igor Thiago scored twice as Brentford beat Burnley 3-1 in a late goal blitz. The in-form striker now has 12 league goals, sparking talk of a Brazil World Cup call-up.
Igor Thiago shone at the Gtech Community Stadium again as Brentford cruised to a 3-1 win against Burnley, who are showing signs of improvement.
The game took almost 80 minutes to get going, with all four goals coming in a quick burst near the end.
Daily Mail Sport checks out the main talking points from a tough match in west London.
Brentford's Turnaround
After Keith Andrews' first game as manager ended in a rough 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest back in August, many thought Brentford would be relegated. After all, they had just lost Thomas Frank.
But about 13 weeks later, few people think the Bees will be playing in the Championship next season.
Their style of play is very direct, and when it works, it's really hard to defend against.
Brazilian player Igor Thiago was the star once more as Brentford defeated Burnley 3-1 in London.
Only Manchester City and Arsenal have lost fewer home games than Keith Andrews' team.
A poor first half led to boos from the home crowd at halftime, but the Bees came out strong in the second half.
After Thiago's two goals, Dango Ouattara secured another win for Andrews' team with a well-taken shot with his left foot.
Only Manchester City and Arsenal have a better home record than the Bees, who are now looking up the table instead of worrying about being relegated.
Andrews hasn't changed much since Thomas Frank left. Why would he? Brentford's spot in the Premier League hasn't been in danger for a while, and it won't be anytime soon.
Thiago's Big Brazilian Dream
Andrews said this week that Brazil has contacted Igor Thiago, who has been great so far this season.
Two more goals today for the 24-year-old bring his league total to 12, which is more than any other Brazilian in Europe, even Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
Many thought that selling Bryan Mbeumo in the summer would be a big loss, but Thiago has easily filled that role.
Thiago scored his first goal from a penalty and his second with a nice volley with his left foot.
Dango Ouattara later made it 3-1 with a good shot with his left foot in extra time.
For Scott Parker's Burnley, it's another loss, but easier games are coming up.
After scoring the first goal from the penalty spot, the confident Brazilian scored his second with a volley that he looked certain to score.
With the World Cup coming up, it might not be long before Brentford's number 9 wears the famous yellow and blue of his home country.
An Important January for Burnley
Despite the score, Brentford's win was not easy against a Burnley side that is improving and well-organised.
This Burnley is much better than the one that was relegated under Vincent Kompany, with only 24 points. They are willing to change their game, play long balls when needed, and build up an attack when it suits them.
But Burnley needs more attacking power. Lyle Foster and Zian Flemming, who scored, were good at times at the Gtech, but Scott Parker knows he needs more.
What signings Burnley can make in January will likely decide their fate, but they have an easier set of games coming up during the holiday season.
CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF
Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.
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Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.
Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.
His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.
Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.
Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.
Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.
AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.
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