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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.
£35M LOSS: ANALYZING THE COLLAPSE OF HARVEY ELLIOTT'S MANDATORY VILLA TRANSFER
Harvey Elliott's loan to Aston Villa is ending early after just six months. The mandatory £35M purchase clause is now unlikely to be activated.
Harvey Elliott's time at Aston Villa might be cut short. Just six months after joining the club, he might be leaving in January.
The attacking midfielder came from Liverpool on a season-long loan on deadline day in September.
The deal with Villa included a requirement to buy him, plus clauses about selling him later or buying him back.
But, Elliott hasn't played much since joining Villa, even though they won against other teams in the Premier League and Europe to get him.
Unai Emery said that the club is looking at what to do with the 22-year-old before the next transfer window opens next month.
This comes after Elliott didn't travel with the team for their Europa League game against Basel on Thursday.
Emery talked about Elliott's future at Villa in a press conference before a game.
He said, We're talking with him about his situation.
He's not with us. We hope we can find the best solution for him and for us.
I respect him as a player and as a person. He's training well, but there's a situation with him.
Hopefully, we can find a solution for him to play often and continue his career, either with us or somewhere else.
Elliott has played in only five games for Villa since joining, scoring once.
His last game was a short four-minute appearance against Feyenoord in the Europa League in October.
He hasn't been in the squad for any of Villa's last seven Premier League games.
Emery added, I've spoken with him two or three times about the situation.
First, my decision and also the situation. He's on loan with us, but he's not really contributing to us with a permanent contract.
This is a setback for Liverpool.
Liverpool was supposed to get £35 million when Elliott's loan to Villa became a permanent deal.
But the requirement to buy him kicks in only if he plays in 10 games for the club.
So, the Reds will likely miss out on that money this summer since he's only played about half that many games.
If Elliott leaves Villa, he'll likely have to return to Anfield in January.
The former England under-21 player played twice for Liverpool this season before being loaned out.
FIFA rules say players can only play for two clubs in one season.
Elliott could get around this rule by joining a club in a league that runs from summer to winter, like those in the MLS.
BUNDESLIGA STAR: ANALYZING NATHANIEL BROWN'S FIT FOR TOTTENHAM'S DEFENSE
An analytical look at Nathaniel Brown's Bundesliga performance shows why he is a top target for Spurs. Can they beat out three major rivals for the defender?
According to a recent report from journalist Dean Jones, Tottenham Hotspur will have a tough time signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown. Spurs will have to compete with Manchester City, West Ham United, Manchester United, and Arsenal to get the German defender next year.
Brown has played well on Frankfurt’s left side this season. The 22-year-old has one goal and four assists in 20 games for the German club in all competitions.
The German player has shown he can defend well, with 30 tackles, 15 blocks, ten interceptions, and 16 clearances in the Bundesliga. He also passes the ball well from the left, with an 81.3% pass success rate in the German top league (stats via fbref.com).
His contract with the German club ends in the summer of 2030, so it won’t be easy for Tottenham to sign him next year.
Should Tottenham Hotspur Manager Thomas Frank Sign Brown?
Brown is a good tackler and times his challenges well to win the ball back. He clears the ball when the other team is attacking and is also a good passer.
The German player can score and assist goals from the left. Brown is mainly a left-back but can also play as a left-sided midfielder if needed. We’ll see if he can handle the Premier League’s physicality and intensity if Spurs sign him next year.
Brown would make Tottenham manager Thomas Frank’s defence better and deeper. He could earn a regular spot in the first team at the North London club in the years ahead.
At 22, Brown could become a star in English soccer if he keeps improving each season. Overall, Frank should sign him in 2026.
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