Brentford have made a name for themselves as one of this season’s Premier League entertainers, as 44 goals were scored across the opening 11 games that they were involved
in (22 for and 22 against). At least three goals were scored in nine of those 11 matches, while the net rippled twice in the remaining two.However, the goals dried up at Goodison
Park last weekend, as they shared the spoils with Everton in a 0-0 draw. Thomas Frank’s side held on for a points despite seeing Christian Norgaard sent off towards the end of the first half – a dismissal that has since been
overturned following a successful appeal.With five wins, two draws and five defeats on the board after 12 matches, few will be surprised to see Brentford sitting 11th in the Premier League table, eight points clear of the relegation zone
and only six points behind an out-of-form Man City side in second place.As one of three Premier League teams, along with Crystal Palace and Southampton, who are yet to win on the road this season, Brentford will welcome a
return to the Gtech Community Stadium where they have picked up 16 points from a possible 18 available, more than any other team across their first six home games this term.Brentford are looking to win four Premier League home matches in a row for the first time this
weekend, but they come up against a Leicester outfit whom they have failed to beat in each of their previous four top-flight meetings; the Bees have only faced Newcastle United (six) on more occasions without winning in the division.
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is understood that the decision to sack Cooper, who leaves Leicester sitting 16th in the top-flight standings and one point clear of the relegation zone, was taken due to increased concerns internally over Premier League safety and the team’s performances in recent weeks, with a total of 14 goals conceded during a five-game winless run in all competitions.
Leicester have wasted no time in appointing a successor, as it was confirmed on Friday evening that former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has penned a two-and-a-half-year contract, although the 48-year-old will begin his new role after Saturday’s trip to Brentford, with first-team coach Ben Dawson to lead the Foxes at the Gtech.
Leicester have struggled on their travels as a Premier League club, as they have won just one of their last 13 top-flight games on the road. However, there is reason for the Foxes to be optimistic of success this weekend, as they are unbeaten in their last eight league games against Brentford (W5 D3), while they have not lost any of their last seven visits to the Bees in all competitions (W6 D1).
