If Brentford and Brighton appear part of the Premier League furniture, being established in the top tier is a contract written in disappearing ink. Their respective owners, Matthew Benham and Tony Bloom, estranged former associates, have cracked the alchemy of the game, winning much admiration though taking further steps forward is yet more difficult and proving much harder.
In the battle between 10th and 11th, winners Brentford were the more progressive, dangerous and calm side, though weathered a late storm from an opponent reduced to 10 men. Christian Nørgaard’s injury-time header from Mathias Jensen’s free-kick completed victory.
