Keith Andrews believes Brentford’s 2-0 win over West Ham was their “most complete” performance during his tenure to date.
Igor Thiago’s first-half goal seemed enough to settle the tie, but substitute Mathias Jensen ensured they would take all three points in second-half stoppage time.
Brentford were dominant throughout and could have scored more goals, with both Thiago and Kevin Schade hitting the crossbar, while Keane Lewis Potter was inches away with a curling shot in the closing stages.
The Bees finished the match with 22 shots – 15 of them in a dominant first half – while registering 2.3 expected goals (xG) to West Ham’s 0.3 from seven attempts.
This win ended a run of four consecutive away games without a win (D1 L3), while they have now won two of their last three Premier League games (L1), one more than in their previous seven games (D2 L4).
Andrews was delighted with what he saw at the London Stadium on Monday and noted how his side are now starting to gel.
“Very pleased. The performance was excellent on many fronts: the chemistry, the belief,” Andrews told BBC Sport. “It was a very good performance. Many people are taking the next steps.
“More than once or twice [he was worried about them having not taken their chances]. It’s the nature of the game. We played the game pretty well, but it only lasts a moment.
“I think [this was the best performance]. We have shown parts of games and good results, but in terms of performance this is the most complete.
“What we have seen from Thiago is that he scores goals. He is a handful. He is a personality.”
“Jordan [Henderson] is absolutely necessary. We have a young team. He brought his experience.”
Nuno Espirito Santo, meanwhile, suffered defeat in his first home game in charge of West Ham, who have now failed to win their first four games on home soil in a league match for the first time in their history.
In fact, West Ham have lost five consecutive home games in the top flight for the second time ever, previously in April 1931.
They also conceded twelve goals in their first four home games in 2025-26, the most in such a period, along with 1962-63 and 1965-66.
Nuno, who is still waiting for his first win since replacing Graham Potter last month, was frustrated with the result and expects big improvements before West Ham’s next match against Leeds United on Friday.
“It was a disappointing night because it was a disappointing performance. It wasn’t good enough,” Nuno told Sky Sports.
“I think we had a good period. In the first 15/20 minutes we had a good period and there is a chance, and then we got into trouble. Brentford were aggressive.”
“Realize that every day is important to improve this situation, but it has to start tomorrow. Responsibility, dedication, hard work and a little more conscious effort. We need it.”
Anger sounded at both the half-time and full-time whistles on Monday, with many fans leaving the stadium before Brentford’s second goal, but Nuno is determined to turn the club’s fortunes around.
“It’s a challenge for all of us,” he told BBC Sport.
“It’s up to us to change the momentum and get our fans back to support us. Win our individual matches. In four days we need a big improvement.”
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