Brentford’s Up and Down Season Continues
Brentford FC’s 2024 season has been a roller coaster ride for the small London club in just their second Premier League campaign. Sitting 14th in the table with only 11 matches remaining, the Bees are still in danger of being pulled into a relegation battle. However, their upcoming fixtures provide hope that they can collect enough points to secure another season in England’s top flight next year.
A Dramatic Win Against Manchester City
Brentford made headlines in January when they defeated defending Premier League champion Manchester City 2-1 at home, thanks to goals from Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo. It was an enormous result for Thomas Frank’s side and demonstrated that they had the quality to compete with anyone on their day. Bookmakers in North Carolina were likely offering some of the best sports betting promos in the country off the back of that win, knowing that it would turn the heads of US fans of Premier League underdogs.
Must-Win Matches
However, Brentford has struggled with consistency this campaign. Though they have taken points off big sides like Liverpool and City, they have also suffered frustrating losses to beatable opponents later in the table like Wolves and Everton.
With the relegation zone still looming only a few points behind, their upcoming matches against Leeds, Southampton, and Nottingham Forest take on extra importance. The Bees likely need at least four more wins in these final weeks to feel safe. Thomas Frank will aim to have his team focused and playing their energetic brand of football that proved so difficult for the league’s giants to handle.
Hopes of a Europa League Push
Remarkably, if Brentford can string together a run of wins similar to last season’s strong finish, a shock entry into the Europa League or Europa Conference League is not out of the question. Sitting just six points off seventh place, the Bees will have their eye on West Ham directly above them in the table.
While unlikely, European football would be an incredible cherry on top for Brentford in just their second-ever Premier League season. The club and its fans certainly won’t be lacking motivation in this final stretch.
Despite some ups and downs, Brentford’s 2024 campaign has once again proven they deserve their place in the Premier League. With European hopes still alive and relegation fears lingering, their next matches will go a long way in determining how this fairytale story ends for now. But after consecutive impressive seasons in the top flight, the Bees seem here to stay regardless.
