Brentford might have undergone change this summer with Thomas Frank departing as head coach and a raft of key figures leaving West London.
But the Bees remain true to their principles and the appointment of former set-piece coach Keith Andrews as the club’s new manager paid dividends this weekend.
Brentford rescued a draw with Chelsea after a 93rd-minute goal from Fabio Carvalho, which arrived from a familiar route. Michael Kayode’s giant throw-in found its way to the back post, where Carvalho was on hand to steer home.
According to Opta, it was Brentford’s seventh Premier League goal scored from a throw-in since the start of last season, five more than any other side. Though there’s been a trend of teams utilising long throws more regularly this season, Brentford remain the benchmark.
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brentford very good at deception !!! fooled the ref with constant player changes on throw ins each one encroaching further up the pitch !! the goal at the end they moved up 20m !! and apparently offside doesn’t count !!