Brentford beat West Ham 2–0 to intensify Premier League struggles

October 21, 2025 / 8:29 AM

Sharjah24: Brentford achieved an impressive 2–0 victory over the hosts West Ham United in the eighth round of the Premier League, worsening the London side’s recent struggles.

The victory, achieved through goals from Igor Thiago and substitute Mathias Jensen, worsened West Ham’s struggles as they remain near the bottom of the table.

Goals from Thiago and Jensen seal the result

Brazilian forward Igor Thiago opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, capitalising on defensive lapses to put Brentford ahead before half-time. As West Ham pushed for an equaliser, substitute Mathias Jensen confirmed the victory with a precise finish in stoppage time (90+5), sealing a well-deserved three points for the visitors.

West Ham’s struggles continue

The defeat marked West Ham’s sixth loss of the league campaign, leaving them second from bottom with just four points, one win, one draw, and four losses in their last five matches.

Manager David Moyes now faces mounting pressure as his team continues to struggle with form and confidence in front of home supporters.

Brentford climb the table

In contrast, Brentford’s disciplined performance moved them to 13th place with 10 points, indicating signs of renewed stability after a mixed start to the season. This result also marked Brentford’s second consecutive win over West Ham in their last three encounters, following a 1–1 draw in September 2024.