Igor Thiago made Premier League history as Brentford beat Sunderland 3-0 to strengthen their European credentials.
Coming off the back of a hat-trick against Everton last time out, Thiago was on the scoresheet again as he gave his side a seventh home league win in 11 games, punishing Enzo Le Fee’s horrendous attempt at a panenka penalty.
In doing so, Thiago overtook Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha as the highest scoring Brazilian in a single season in Premier League history, taking his tally to 16 for the campaign.
After starting the brighter, Thiago was finally able to break the deadlock for the hosts as he latched on to a Vitaly Janelt pass and rounded Robin Roefs to slot into an empty net and break the deadlock.
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The Brazilian continued his red-hot form with his 15th goal of the season to give Brentford the lead against Sunderland.
Sunderland came out hot for the second half as they sought an equalizer and were gifted a golden chance when Brian Brobbey was hauled down by Kristoffer Ajer. However, Enzo Le Fee produced one of the worst panenka attempts as Caoimhin Kelleher stood his ground and saved with ease.
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Enzo Le Fee has a moment to forget with this panenka try against Brentford.
The midfielder would be made to pay moments later. Seconds after Kevin Schade hit a close-range effort against the woodwork, he turned provider as Thiago headed home to double the advantage.
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Brentford striker Igor Thiago heads home to make it 2-0
Yehor Yarmoliuk would add a third with a thunderous finish from close range, his first in 90 appearances, to leave Brentford in dreamland and guarantee Keith Andrews’ men all three points.
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Yehor Yarmoliuk adds a third for Brentford against Sunderland.
More to follow.