Keith Andrews

Brentford finish top half after major departures

Brentford exceeded pre-season expectations by finishing in the top half while ranking among Europe’s best for chances created and xG per game, despite taking relatively few shots. The club’s summer strategy leaned on loans and youth development to build depth, while promoted clubs spent heavily to secure Premier League survival and Ipswich added experienced depth and a towering new goalkeeper, signaling varied transfer approaches across the division.