Nick Pope 8
Beaten from the penalty spot but had a solid game and made some key saves when needed.
Kieran Trippier 8
A very good display at right-back with the England man weighing in with an assist for the opener. Always a presence.
Fabian Schar 7
Tidy enough as he thumped away seven clearances.
Sven Botman 8
Recovered from slightly shaky start to put in dominant display.
Dan Burn 7
A handball for the penalty blotted copy book slightly but played well at left-back otherwise.
Bruno Guimaraes 10
Absolutely controlled the game. Sprinkled magic dust all over the pitch and weighed in with a couple of goals.
Sean Longstaff 7
Battled hard and gives Howe a tough decision when Shelvey returns.
Joe Willock 8
Full of running. Still looking to end drought but had some good moments.
Miguel Almiron 8
Some consistency with another goal and good attacking display.
Jacob Murphy 8
Looked to provide in a lively shift but scored an important second goal to make it two good appearances in a row.
Callum Wilson 8
Didn't get on the scoresheet but had Brentford on the back foot and laid on important second goal.
Subs
Joelinton 8 (for Murphy 65)
A lively cameo with a few tricks and flicks and a cross which was diverted into his own net by Pinnock.
Allan Saint-Maximin (for Bruno 78)
Elliot Anderson (for Almiron 84)
Chris Wood (for Wilson 84)
Matt Targett (for Trippier 84)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to earn a mark.
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