SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Brentford face tough second album after exceeding expectations
After finishing 9th, can Keith Andrews and Igor Thiago maintain their high-scoring form?
Brentford
team
Last season
9th
Predicted
8th
What happened. Brentford are previewed as a team that outperformed expectations last season and now face a difficult follow-up campaign.
- Keith Andrews and Igor Thiago are key figures for the team.
- Guardian writers predict an 8th-place finish.
- They face the challenge of a 'difficult second album'.
The preview suggests Brentford may struggle to replicate their success.
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