West Ham, Brentford Draw 1-1 in Premier League

Brentford and West Ham played to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested London derby, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring for Brentford just 37 seconds into the match, marking their third consecutive Premier League game with an early goal. West Ham equalized shortly after halftime through Tomas Soucek, who capitalized on a loose ball to score from close range. Despite Brentford's early advantage, they struggled to maintain control and allowed West Ham to dominate possession and create more chances. The draw leaves Brentford in 12th place and West Ham in 14th in the Premier League standings. Both teams exhibited a mix of persistence and missed opportunities, ultimately reflecting a shared sense of relief and frustration by the final whistle.