Thiago’s late double ignites frantic finish as Brentford sinks Burnley
Igor Thiago struck twice in the final ten minutes as Brentford finally broke Burnley’s resistance in a breathless 3-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium, a result that lifts Keith Andrews’ side into eighth place and deepens the Clarets’ relegation worries.
In a match that remained goalless until the 81st minute, Thiago converted from the penalty spot before Zian Flemming replied with a penalty of his own four minutes later. Just as it appeared the points would be shared, Thiago smashed in a second almost immediately, and Dango Ouattara added a stoppage-time third to condemn Burnley to a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat.
Burnley frustrate Brentford's bright start